﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:04:09 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Wisconsin Ag Connection</title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1096</link><atom:link href="https://wisconsinagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1096" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[UW Madison to Host Family Gardening Day on May 2]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/uw-madison-to-host-family-gardening-day-on-may-2</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 As spring approaches, gardeners and plant enthusiasts are invited to take part in UW Family Gardening Day on Saturday, May 2. This free, family-friendly event will run from ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/uw-madison-to-host-family-gardening-day-on-may-2</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-153484]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Adds More Counties to Spongy Moth Quarantine List]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-adds-more-counties-to-spongy-moth-quarantine-list</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Recent trapping data from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) shows that the invasive spongy moth has become firmly established in ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-adds-more-counties-to-spongy-moth-quarantine-list</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-153483]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[How to Identify and Stop Lesser Celandine Spread]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/how-to-identify-and-stop-lesser-celandine-spread</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna), also known as fig buttercup, is an invasive perennial plant rapidly spreading across parts of the Midwest, raising concerns among natural ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/how-to-identify-and-stop-lesser-celandine-spread</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-153028]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Best Practices to Stop Crabgrass Growth This Spring]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/best-practices-to-stop-crabgrass-growth-this-spring</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Managing crabgrass effectively should be a key part of any spring lawn care plan, but success depends on more than just herbicide use. 

 Bruce Spangenberg, a Horticulture ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/best-practices-to-stop-crabgrass-growth-this-spring</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-153027]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[How Fat Supplements Improve Dairy Cow Performance]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/how-fat-supplements-improve-dairy-cow-performance</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Fat is a highly concentrated energy source in dairy cow diets, and supplementing specific fatty acids can improve milk production, composition, and reproductive performance. ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/how-fat-supplements-improve-dairy-cow-performance</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-152982]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Fieldwork Slows Due to Rain and Wet Soils]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-fieldwork-slows-due-to-rain-and-wet-soils</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Fieldwork across Wisconsin remained limited during the week ending April 12, 2026, with only 2.4 days considered suitable for field activities, according to the USDA’s ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-fieldwork-slows-due-to-rain-and-wet-soils</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-152981]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Maple Hour Webinar Explores Companion Crops for Sugarbush]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/maple-hour-webinar-explores-companion-crops-for-sugarbush</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Maple Hour webinar series will host an upcoming session titled “Companion Crops for the Sugarbush” on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m. 

 This free virtual event ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/maple-hour-webinar-explores-companion-crops-for-sugarbush</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-152945]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Learn Cover Crop Strategies at UW-Madison Field Day]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/learn-cover-crop-strategies-at-uw-madison-field-day</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 UW-Madison Extension will host a free cover crop and forage field day on May 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Marshfield Agricultural Research Station in Stratford, ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/learn-cover-crop-strategies-at-uw-madison-field-day</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-152942]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[WFBF Appoints Emma Wallace for Southwest Wisconsin Role]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wfbf-appoints-emma-wallace-for-southwest-wisconsin-role</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Emma Wallace has been appointed as the new district coordinator for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF) in southwestern Wisconsin. 

 In her role, she will ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wfbf-appoints-emma-wallace-for-southwest-wisconsin-role</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-152391]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Governor Evers Signs PFAs Bills Supporting Farms and Water]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/governor-evers-signs-pfas-bills-supporting-farms-and-water</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 On April 6, 2026, Governor Tony Evers signed two new bills into law aimed at tackling PFAs contamination across Wisconsin. 

 The Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) welcomed the ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/governor-evers-signs-pfas-bills-supporting-farms-and-water</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-152389]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Apply Now for Wisconsin Certified Crop Advisor Board]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/apply-now-for-wisconsin-certified-crop-advisor-board</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Wisconsin  Certified Crop Advisor  (CCA) Board is inviting nominations for individuals interested in serving on the board. Eligible candidates must be CCAs in good ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/apply-now-for-wisconsin-certified-crop-advisor-board</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-152080]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[UW Extension Delivers Research-Based Support to Farmers]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/uw-extension-delivers-research-based-support-to-farmers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Making sound decisions can be challenging, but access to reliable information can make a significant difference. 

 The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/uw-extension-delivers-research-based-support-to-farmers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-152078]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Hands-On Crop Scouting Training Offered in Wisconsin]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/hands-on-crop-scouting-training-offered-in-wisconsin</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The University of Wisconsin Division of Extension is hosting a Foundational Crop Scouting Training Field Day on May 19, 2026, at the Rock County Farm. 

 This half-day ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/hands-on-crop-scouting-training-offered-in-wisconsin</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-152013]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Smart Dairy Workshop Teaches AI for Better Farm Decisions]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/smart-dairy-workshop-teaches-ai-for-better-farm-decisions</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) is introducing a new interactive program designed to help dairy producers and management teams effectively integrate artificial ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/smart-dairy-workshop-teaches-ai-for-better-farm-decisions</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-152012]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[WSMB Opens FY27 Funding for Soybean Growth Projects]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wsmb-opens-fy27-funding-for-soybean-growth-projects</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board (WSMB) has opened its Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) funding cycle and is inviting proposals from qualified organizations to support ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wsmb-opens-fy27-funding-for-soybean-growth-projects</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-151828]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wet Weather Slows Planting Progress Across Wisconsin]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wet-weather-slows-planting-progress-across-wisconsin</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 For the week ending April 5, 2026, Wisconsin farmers had just 1.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. 

 Early in ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wet-weather-slows-planting-progress-across-wisconsin</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-151827]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Dairy Camp 2026 Opens for Student Enrollment]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-dairy-camp-2026-opens-for-student-enrollment</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, along with the Dairy Innovation Hub, is bringing back Badger Dairy Camp at the University of Wisconsin from July 9-12, 2026. 

 ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-dairy-camp-2026-opens-for-student-enrollment</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-151796]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Madison Hosts Alpaca and Fiber Fest with 300 Alpacas]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/madison-hosts-alpaca-and-fiber-fest-with-300-alpacas</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 More than 300 alpacas are set to gather at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, for a lively weekend celebrating these unique ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/madison-hosts-alpaca-and-fiber-fest-with-300-alpacas</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-151794]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Join Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council for 3-Year Term]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/join-wisconsin-organic-advisory-council-for-3-year-term</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is now accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council (OAC) through April 15, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/join-wisconsin-organic-advisory-council-for-3-year-term</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-151213]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Apply Now for Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board Seats]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/apply-now-for-wisconsin-soybean-marketing-board-seats</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is now accepting nominations for two open positions on the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board. ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/apply-now-for-wisconsin-soybean-marketing-board-seats</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-151211]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>