Agri-View offers a schedule of events of special interest to our readers. Some events and activities might require advance registration. Email agriview@madison.com with calendar submissions.
Be sure to check with organizers to learn any changes in event times, dates and/or locations. If attending an in-person event be sure to follow CDC guidelines. Visit cdc.gov for more information.
MARCH
March 30
Beekeeping Around the World webinar series
The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. March 30 and is presented by The Pennsylvania State University. Each weekly webinar will feature a different location. Topic is “China.” Visit www.psu.edu/news/agricultural-sciences/story/penn-state-extension-offer-beekeeping-around-world-webinar-series/ for more information.
March 31
Soybean webinar
The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. March 31 and is presented by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Topic is “Science for Success: Nitrogen Fixation in Soybeans.” Visit crops.extension.iastate.edu/blog/mark-licht/webinar-series-keys-early-season-soybean-success for more information.
APRIL
April 4
Digging into Soil
The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 4 at the Urban Ecology Center, Menomonee Valley, 3700 West Pierce St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin. All women farmers, landowners, gardeners and conservationists from the Walworth, Racine, Milwaukee and surrounding counties are welcome to attend. Visit www.wiwic.org for more information.
April 4-5
Cover crop, conservation field days
The event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 4 at A.J. and Kellie Blair’s farm, 3531 Paragon Ave., Dayton, Iowa, and from noon to 2 p.m. April 5 at Matt and Nancy Bormann’s farm, 1307 130th Ave., Bode, Iowa. April 4 focuses on grazing beef cattle, and April 5 focuses on conservation planning. Visit www.extension.iastate.edu/news/cover-crop-and-conservation-field-days-planned-april-4-and-5 for more information.
April 4-6
CheeseCon 2023
The event will be held from April 4-6 in Madison, Wisconsin. Features educational seminars, networking, banquet and contest. Visit CheeseCon.org for more information.
April 5
Field to Fork webinar
The event will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday from Feb. 15 to April 26 and is presented by the North Dakota State University-Extension. Topic for April 5 is “Recognizing Common Tomato Problems and Emerging Diseases in Outdoor and Protected Environments.” Visit www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/field-fork for more information.
April 6
AgrAbility of Wisconsin Summit
The event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 6 at the Cranberry Country Lodge, 319 Wittig Road, Tomah, Wisconsin. Event focuses on Veteran farmers and farmer wellness. Visit agrability.bse.wisc.edu/events/2023-summit/ for more information.
Beekeeping Around the World webinar series
The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. April 6 and is presented by The Pennsylvania State University. Each weekly webinar will feature a different location. Topic is “Argentina.” Visit www.psu.edu/news/agricultural-sciences/story/penn-state-extension-offer-beekeeping-around-world-webinar-series/ for more information.
Apple Grafting workshop
The event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 6 at the Spooner Ag Research Station, W6646 Wisconsin Highway 70, Spooner, Wisconsin. The workshop will teach the art and science of combining bud wood with a branch or rootstock. Participants are encouraged to bring along their own one-year-old twig that grew this past year from an apple tree they wish to propagate. Cost is $20. Visit spooner.ars.wisc.edu for more information.
April 7
Digging into Soil
The event will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. April 7 at B & E’s Trees: Forest Foraged Foods & Farm, Cashton, Wisconsin. Women farmers, landowners, gardeners and conservationists from the Vernon, Crawford, Grant and surrounding counties are encouraged to attend. Visit www.wiwic.org for more information.
April 11
Heat stress workshop
The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. April 11 at the Grant County Youth and Ag Building, 916 East Elm St., Lancaster, Wisconsin. Topic is “Managing Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle.” Visit grant.extension.wisc.edu or call 608-723-2125 for more information.
Digital agriculture webinar
The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. April 11 and is presented by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. Topic is “The New Era of Digital Precision Agriculture.” Visit www.nationalacademies.org/event/04-11-2023/the-new-era-of-digital-precision-agriculture for more information.
April 11-13
Dairy Calf & Heifer Association annual conference
The event will be held from April 11 to 13 at the Mystic Lake Center, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd. NW, Prior Lake, Minnesota. Theme is “Commitment to Excellence.” Visit calfandheifer.org for more information.
April 12
Agroecology symposium
The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 12 at the Great Hall, Memorial Union, the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Visit ecals.cals.wisc.edu/2023/03/10/save-the-date-agroecology-symposium-apr-12/ for more information.
Crop water management webinar
The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. April 12 and is presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service. Topic is “Remote Sensing for Crop Water Management.” Visit www.ars.usda.gov/ba-st for more information.
Spring horse management webinar
The event will begin at noon April 12 and is presented by the North Dakota State University-Extension. Topics will include grazing considerations for spring and early summer, fencing for horses, considerations for traveling with your horse, and arena and barn footing management. Visit ndsu.ag/HorseManagement for more information.
Field to Fork webinar
The event will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday from Feb. 15 to April 26 and is presented by the North Dakota State University-Extension. Topic for April 12 is “From Freezing to Canning: The Role of Temperature in Preserving Food.” Visit www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/field-fork for more information.
Small Ruminant webinar
The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. April 12 and is presented by the University of Wisconsin-Division of Extension. Topic is “Grilling and eating lamb.” Visit go.wisc.edu/FarmReadyResearch for more information.
April 13
I-29 University webinar
The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. April 13 and is presented by I-29 Moo University. Topic is “How to Bring Skilled Professionals to Your Farm Using the Visa Programs.” Visit go.iastate.edu/TQ86YG for more information.
Beekeeping Around the World webinar series
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The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. April 13 and is presented by The Pennsylvania State University. Each weekly webinar will feature a different location. Topic is “Switzerland.” Visit www.psu.edu/news/agricultural-sciences/story/penn-state-extension-offer-beekeeping-around-world-webinar-series/ for more information.
April 15
Spring sheep workshop
The event will begin at 11 a.m. April 15 at the Carrington Research Extension, 663 US Highway 281, Carrington, North Dakota. Topics include lamb nutrition, flock health and producer-to-consumer marketing. Visit ndsu.ag/sheep-workshop for more information.
Swarm to table
The event will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. April 15 at The Crossing, 1127 University Ave., Madison, Wisconsin. Event includes expo space, micro-presentations, gallery and food. Visit swarmtotable.org for more information.
April 18
Tile drainage webinar
The event will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. April 18 via Zoom and is presented by Partners for Healthy Watersheds. Researchers will share information related to tile drainage on farms as well as help give context to the larger topic of water, soil and nutrients in our agricultural watersheds. Visit partnersforhealthywatersheds.org/ for more information.
Spring into Action seminar
The event will begin at 6 p.m. April 18 and is presented by Dairy Management Inc. The hour-long session is titled “More Cheese Please.” During the interactive session, youth participants will explore the world of cheese with “Chad the Cheese Guy.” Topics will include insights in dairy product judging, Dairy Foods Research Network Centers, cheese-focused career opportunities and more. Visit www.holsteinfoundation.org for more information.
April 19
Spring horse management webinar
The event will begin at noon April 19 and is presented by the North Dakota State University-Extension. Topics will include grazing considerations for spring and early summer, fencing for horses, considerations for traveling with your horse, and arena and barn footing management. Visit ndsu.ag/HorseManagement for more information.
Field to Fork webinar
The event will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday from Feb. 15 to April 26 and is presented by the North Dakota State University-Extension. Topic for April 19 is “Common Insect Pests of Vegetable Gardens.” Visit www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/field-fork for more information.
April 19-21
Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention
The event will be held from April 19-21 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center, 1001 Amber Ave., Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Visit wisconsinwaterweek.org/home/lakes-and-rivers-convention/ for more information.
April 21
Leaders of the Land Food Processing tour
The event will be held April 21 at Alsum Farms & Produce, N9083 County Road EF, Friesland, Wisconsin. The point of the event is to offer different perspectives regarding environmental stewardship across Wisconsin. Visit bit.ly/leadersofthelandtour2023 for more information.
April 26
Spring horse management webinar
The event will begin at noon April 26 and is presented by the North Dakota State University-Extension. Topics will include grazing considerations for spring and early summer, fencing for horses, considerations for traveling with your horse, and arena and barn footing management. Visit ndsu.ag/HorseManagement for more information.
Field to Fork webinar
The event will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday from Feb. 15 to April 26 and is presented by the North Dakota State University-Extension. Topic for April 26 is “What Does Time Temperature Control Mean for Food Processors/Entrepreneurs?” Visit www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/field-fork for more information.
April 29
Cow-calf workshop
The event will be held from 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 29 at Babe’s Country Club, W7989 Wells Road, Mauston, Wisconsin. Topics include cattle handling facilities and herd health. Visit livestock.extension.wisc.edu/2023/03/21/on-farm-cow-calf-workshops-are-slated-for-april-29/ for more information.
MAY
May 2
Introduction to Stray Voltage
The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2 at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station, Public Events Building, N695 Hopkins Road, Wisconsin. Course is for beginners. Visit mrec.org for more information.
May 3
Spring horse management webinar
The event will begin at noon May 3 and is presented by the North Dakota State University-Extension. Topics will include grazing considerations for spring and early summer, fencing for horses, considerations for traveling with your horse, and arena and barn footing management. Visit ndsu.ag/HorseManagement for more information.
May 3-4
Stray Voltage Testing
The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 3 and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 4 at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station, Public Events Building, N695 Hopkins Road, Wisconsin. Course is intermediate level. Visit mrec.org for more information.
Dairyland Initiative virtual workshops
The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. May 3 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 4. Topics are “Ventilating Adult Cow Facilities” May 3 and “PPTV Design for Calf Barns” May 4. Visit thedairylandinitiative.vetmed.wisc.edu for more information.
May 5-6
Wisconsin Jersey Spring Spectacular
The event will be held from May 5-6 in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Contact 608-606-1818 or karlap2008@live.com for more information.
May 8-11
Water for Food Global Conference
The event will be held from May 8-11 at the Nebraska Innovation Campus, 2021 Transformation Drive, Lincoln, Nebraska. Conference will focus on innovative ways to improve water and food security by increasing farmers’ resiliency to a changing landscape. Visit waterforfood.nebraska.edu for more information.
JUNE
June 7-8
Four-State Dairy Nutrition & Management Conference
The event will be held from June 7-8 at the Grand River Center, Dubuque, Iowa. Conference presents the latest research on issues concerning the dairy industry including feed efficiency, calves and transition cows. Visit fourstatedairy.org for more information.
June 7-9
World Pork Expo
The event will be held from June 7-9 in Des Moines, Iowa. Visit www.worldpork.org for more information.
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