﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:56:51 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[Apple Disease Risks Rise as Wisconsin Harvest Nears]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/apple-disease-risks-rise-as-wisconsin-harvest-nears</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Wisconsin apple growers should remain alert for two fungal diseases bitter rot and Marssonina leaf blotch as warm, humid weather during late summer creates ideal conditions ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/apple-disease-risks-rise-as-wisconsin-harvest-nears</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-169460]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Dry Conditions Help Wisconsin Fieldwork Move Ahead]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/dry-conditions-help-wisconsin-fieldwork-move-ahead</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Wisconsin farmers made strong progress in the fields during the week ending July 26, 2026, as mostly dry weather provided an average of 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork, ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/dry-conditions-help-wisconsin-fieldwork-move-ahead</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-169459]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Southern Rust Could Pose Risk to Wisconsin Corn Crops]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/southern-rust-could-pose-risk-to-wisconsin-corn-crops</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Wisconsin corn growers are being encouraged to stay alert for southern rust this season, even though the disease has not yet been confirmed in the state. 

 According to ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/southern-rust-could-pose-risk-to-wisconsin-corn-crops</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-169404]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Dairy Producers Get New Tools for Well-Being and Land Care]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/dairy-producers-get-new-tools-for-well-being-and-land-care</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) is offering two educational episodes of The Dairy Signal this week, giving dairy producers practical guidance on workforce well-being and ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/dairy-producers-get-new-tools-for-well-being-and-land-care</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-169403]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Names 2027 Board Leadership]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/dairy-farmers-of-wisconsin-names-2027-board-leadership</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) Board of Directors has announced its executive committee for fiscal year 2027 while welcoming newly elected members to its 25-member ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/dairy-farmers-of-wisconsin-names-2027-board-leadership</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-168996]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Plants You Should Water First During Wisconsin’s Dry Spell]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/plants-you-should-water-first-during-wisconsins-dry-spell</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Hot temperatures, strong winds, and inconsistent rainfall have created challenging conditions for gardens and landscapes across much of Wisconsin this summer. 

 According ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/plants-you-should-water-first-during-wisconsins-dry-spell</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-168995]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[USDA Invests $8 Million in Cedar Grove Water Upgrades]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/usda-invests-8-million-in-cedar-grove-water-upgrades</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is investing nearly $8 million to modernize water and wastewater infrastructure in the Village of Cedar Grove, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/usda-invests-8-million-in-cedar-grove-water-upgrades</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-168735]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Farmers Union Marks 75 Years at Kamp Kenwood]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-farmers-union-marks-75-years-at-kamp-kenwood</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) brought together more than 100 members and supporters at Kamp Kenwood on July 16 to commemorate the camp’s 75th anniversary. 

 The ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-farmers-union-marks-75-years-at-kamp-kenwood</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-168734]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Soybean Gall Midge Field Day Planned for Wisconsin Growers]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/soybean-gall-midge-field-day-planned-for-wisconsin-growers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 UW-Madison Extension, in partnership with the Bick Lab and UW-River Falls, will host a Soybean Gall Midge Scouting Field Day on Friday, August 7, at 2:00 p.m. in River Falls, ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:27:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/soybean-gall-midge-field-day-planned-for-wisconsin-growers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-168558]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[UW-Madison to Host Free Manure Composting Field Day]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/uw-madison-to-host-free-manure-composting-field-day</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 UW-Madison Extension will host a free Manure Composting Management Field Day on Wednesday, August 5, at the Lancaster Agricultural Research Station in Lancaster, Wisconsin. ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:23:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/uw-madison-to-host-free-manure-composting-field-day</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-168557]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Students Explore Dairy Careers at UW Badger Dairy Camp]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/students-explore-dairy-careers-at-uw-badger-dairy-camp</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Sixty-three middle and high school students gathered at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in mid-July for the four-day Badger Dairy Camp, an immersive program designed to ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/students-explore-dairy-careers-at-uw-badger-dairy-camp</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-168430]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Fieldwork Continues as Dry Weather Impacts Crop Health]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-fieldwork-continues-as-dry-weather-impacts-crop-health</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Wisconsin producers had 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 19, 2026, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. 

 Field ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-fieldwork-continues-as-dry-weather-impacts-crop-health</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-168429]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Soybean Growers Applaud Move on Glyphosate Trade Dispute]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/soybean-growers-applaud-move-on-glyphosate-trade-dispute</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Wisconsin Soybean Association (WSA) has welcomed Ruveon’s decision to withdraw its antidumping and countervailing duty petitions on glyphosate imports from China, ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/soybean-growers-applaud-move-on-glyphosate-trade-dispute</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-168317]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Names Winners of Agriculture Essay Competition]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-names-winners-of-agriculture-essay-competition</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Kalvin Schneider, a fourth-grade student from Chilton, and Nellie Jo Erickson, a fifth-grade student from Mauston, have been named the Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-names-winners-of-agriculture-essay-competition</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-168316]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[How Black Walnut Trees Affect Nearby Garden Plants]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/how-black-walnut-trees-affect-nearby-garden-plants</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Black walnut trees are valued for their impressive size, attractive appearance, and the food they provide for wildlife. However, gardeners should be aware that these trees ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/how-black-walnut-trees-affect-nearby-garden-plants</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-167949]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Cheese Makers Earn 106 Honors at ACS Awards]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-cheese-makers-earn-106-honors-at-acs-awards</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Wisconsin’s cheesemakers once again earned national recognition at the 2026 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition, bringing home 106 awards in one of North America’s ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-cheese-makers-earn-106-honors-at-acs-awards</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-167948]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Dairy Farms Host 2026 ACE Twilight Meetings]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-dairy-farms-host-2026-ace-twilight-meetings</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Wisconsin dairy farms will once again open their doors to the public as the 2026 Agricultural Community Engagement (ACE) Twilight Meetings return August 24–27, continuing a ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-dairy-farms-host-2026-ace-twilight-meetings</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-167680]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Farmers Invited to Explore Alternative Crops]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-farmers-invited-to-explore-alternative-crops</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Michael Fields Agricultural Institute (MFAI) will host its Annual Alternative Crops Field Day on Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at its newly established ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-farmers-invited-to-explore-alternative-crops</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-167679]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Tar Spot Confirmed in Wisconsin Corn Fields for 2026]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/tar-spot-confirmed-in-wisconsin-corn-fields-for-2026</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Tar spot has been confirmed in Wisconsin for the 2026 growing season following a positive detection in Lafayette County. The fungal disease has also been identified in ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/tar-spot-confirmed-in-wisconsin-corn-fields-for-2026</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-167435]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Tightens Animal Imports to Stop Screwworm]]></title><link>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-tightens-animal-imports-to-stop-screwworm</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced a temporary order strengthening animal import requirements to help prevent the ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/wisconsin-tightens-animal-imports-to-stop-screwworm</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[7a5a1f66-9571-4db3-9052-fbf2ee780253-167433]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>