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1 November-December 2013 Extension Views Newsletter Why Do I Need a Nutrient Management Plan? Richard Halopka, Crops & Soils Agent Why do I need a nutrient management plan? Many farmers have asked this question, from a regulatory point of view the answer would be: as of January, 2008, all Wisconsin agriculture producers applying nutrients to cropland are required to implement a nutrient management plan (NMP) in accordance with ATCP 50 of the Wisconsin Administrative code. In addition, Clark County has a manure ordinance that requires permits for all newly constructed or altered manure storage facilities and requires a NMP for all livestock operations land applying manure from a permitted storage facility. My question is why wouldn t a farmer want a NMP? A NMP is a tool that will help you manage your crop acres. To manage your crops you must be able to measure nutrients available in your soil, nutrients applied as livestock manure, and nitrogen available after your legume crops. A NMP will incorporate your soil test information, nutrients available from manure applied to your crop fields, and nitrogen credits from legumes. A NMP is a tool to measure and manage your crop acres; remember it can only be managed if it is measured. A NMP can be developed by a certified crop advisor (CCA) or by a qualified farmer after completing a DATCP approved training course. The benefit of taking NMP training is the farmer will improve their crop management skills. In addition, they understand how to implement a NMP, even if in the future they would hire a CCA to develop the NMP. Currently a DATCP approved NMP training course is available (see pages 2 & 4 in this newsletter). The goal of NMP education is to provide the farmer/manager with some basic agronomy education to understand their soil test reports, to determine nutrients required by a growing crop, to use livestock manure and legume credits to supply crop nutrients, and then lastly to figure out how much fertilizer to purchase if nutrients are deficient. The goal of a NMP plan is to apply the: Right nutrients Right amount Right place Right time If you have questions about NMP contact: Richard Halopka / richard.halopka@ces.uwex Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Table of Contents Upcoming Meetings/Events CVTC NMP Training CWFC Annual Meeting NTC NMP Trainings Farming the Web Local Food Business Seminars Ag Lenders Conference Ag Women s Summit WI School for Beginning Dairy Crop Production & Management Meetings Soil, Water & Nutrient Management meetings Affordable Care Act Information WI Farm Center Information

2 Extension Views Newsletter Page 2 Upcoming Meeting / Events December 2, 9 & 16 CVTC Nutrient Management Planning Training Thorp 10:00 a.m. December 3 Affordable Care Act Webinar Neillsville 6:30 p.m. December 4 WI Local Food Business Seminar Black River Falls 8:45 a.m. December 5 Central Wisconsin Forage Council Annual/Education Meeting Withee 10:30 a.m. December 5 Soil, Water & Nutrient Management Meeting Eau Claire 10:00 a.m. December 6 Soil, Water & Nutrient Management Meeting Marshfield Ag Research Station 10:00 a.m. December 6 WI Local Food Business Seminar Webinar 8:45 a.m. December 6 & 13 Farming the Web Workshop 12:30 p.m. January 8 Crop Production & Management Meeting Wausau 12:00 noon January 9 Crop Production & Management Meeting Eau Claire 7:30 a.m. January 9 Ag Lenders Conference Menomonie 8:30 a.m. January Wisconsin Crop Management Conference January 10, 17, 24 NTC Nutrient Management Training: Developing and Re-qualifying an NMP NTC Medford Campus 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. January Midwest Forage Association Symposium Wisconsin Dells January 22 and 29 February 6 NTC Nutrient Management Training: Developing and Re-qualifying an NMP NTC Wausau Campus 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. January 23 and 30 February 6 NTC Nutrient Management Training: Developing and Re-qualifying an NMP 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. January 23 and 30 February 6, 13, 20 and 27 NTC Nutrient Management Training: Developing and Re-qualifying an NMP 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Thursdays Jan. 23 March 20 Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy NTC Wausau Campus 11:00 a.m. February Annual UW Extension cattle feeders/finishing workshops Locations will be announced March WI Ag Women s Summit Madison CVTC Nutrient Management Planning Training December 2, 9, and 16 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Thorp Library basement Basic course for a farmer/manager to develop a qualified NMP Brown Bag lunch Cost $ (reimbursement of half to full cost of the training depending on the number enrolled in the course) To register for this training please contact the UW-Extension ( ) by November 27. This training is a collaboration of Clark County UW-Extension, Clark County Land Conservation, and Chippewa Valley Technical College

3 Extension Views Newsletter Page 3 CENTRAL WI FORAGE COUNCIL EDUCATIONAL and ANNUAL MEETING Thursday, December 5 Hayloft Withee (corner of T and X) 10:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. WI Forage Council or Midwest Forage Association membership is not a requirement to attend this meeting. Cost for this program is $5.00 (cost of lunch). Pre-registration is required by December 2. Please contact Clark County UW-Extension Office at to register. Make checks payable to: Central WI Forage Council Mail payment to: Clark County UW-Extension Office 517 Court Street, Room104 Neillsville WI For more information contact Richard at CEU s will be available for this program Speakers and Topics Randy Shaver, UW Dairy Nutrition Specialist Feeding our Forages of 2013 Extending Forages Limit Feeding Heifers Ken Barnett, UW-Extension Using FeedVal as a Tool for Developing Feed Rations Dan Marzu, Lincoln & Marathon Co UW- Extension Richard Halopka, Clark Co UW-Extension Developing a Feed Inventory and Animal Inventory on Your Farm Richard Halopka, Clark Co UW-Extension 2013 Looking Back and Looking Forward to 2014 Chelsea Russell, Midwest Forage Association Benefits of membership Ty Rohloff, Wisconsin Farm Center Services available Sponsored by: UW-Extension, Central Wisconsin Forage Council, and Midwest Forage Association

4 Extension Views Newsletter Page 4 NTC Nutrient Management Planning Training This course is designed to develop a nutrient-management plan that will meet the NRCS requirements. Participants will enter soil test information into the software program, SNAP-Plus, and will develop a plan using the data. Subjects include conservation plans, field mapping, soil test analysis, manure management and crop selection and requirements. It is highly recommended that you have a current soil tests no more than four years old, sampled on a one sample per five acre basis and analyzed by a DATCP approved lab. These courses are in partnership with the UW-Extension and county conservation departments from Marathon, Clark, Taylor, and Lincoln counties FULL COURSES 12 hours total; 6 2-hour sessions Thursdays, January 23 February 27 7:00 9:00 p.m. Cost: $260** / class #64560 NTC Medford Campus 12 hours total; 3 4-hour sessions Fridays, January :00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Cost: $260** / class #64557 NTC Wausau Campus 12 hours total; 3 4-hour sessions Wednesdays, January 22 February 5 10:00 a.m. 3:00 pm. Cost: $260** / class # hours total; 3 4-hour sessions Thursdays, January 23 February 6 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Cost: $260** / class #64559 **Participants will receive a $260 reimbursement upon completion of a nutrient management plan Register online: Register by phone: (press 1) MasterCard/Visa/Discover REFRESHER COURSES (6 hours total) Thursdays, January 23, 30, and February 6 7:00 9:00 p.m. Cost: $130* / class #65147 NTC Medford Campus Friday, January 10 / 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 17 / 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Cost: $130* / class #65148 NTC Wausau Campus Wednesday, January 22 / 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 29 / 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Cost: $130* / class #65149 Thursday, January 23 / 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 30 / 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Cost: $130* / class #65150 *participants will receive a $130 reimbursement upon completion of a nutrient management plan For more information contact: Continuing Education ce@ntc.edu

5 Extension Views Newsletter Page 5 Farming the Web Workshop Are you nervous about using a computer or surfing the web for information? Don t want to take a fancy computer class? Then this two day workshop may supply the information you need as a farm manager Topics: 1. Using a search engine to find information - key words 2. Downloading farm management tools from the internet - spreadsheets, management programs, etc. 3. Setting up and using - attachments and sending 4. Using Microsoft Word - developing a simple document 5. Developing and using an Excel spreadsheet - working with a spreadsheet Spencer NTC Campus December 6 and 13, :30 3:00 p.m. Maximum of 15 registrants To register call and press 1 Local Food Business Seminars Planned for this Fall December Seminars Black River Falls (December 3) Webinar (December 6) Price: $15.00 Understanding the Legalities of Your Business Rachel Armstrong of Farm Commons and Courtney Berner from the UW Center for Cooperatives will address the legal issues involved with starting and running your own food or farm business in an interactive setting Topics will range from the pros and cons of different business types to insurance needs and employment law Registration: BLBWSartingBusiness.jsp For More Information: Buy_Local_Buy_Wisconsin/ or callie.lapoint@wisconsin.gov Good luck to all the deer hunters this year be safe

6 Extension Views Newsletter Page 6 Western Wisconsin Ag Lenders Conference Stout Ale House / Shops Off Broadway Banquet Center 1501 N Broadway, Menomonie January 9 8:30 a.m. 3:15 p.m. Cost is $50 (includes program, lunch, and speaker fees) Registrations are due by December 18 Brochure and registration form can be found at: Other questions can be directed to: / Join us! March 14 15, 2014 Madison Marriott West Madison Connect with other influential women in agriculture, including the 2014 AgVocate of the Year award winner Be inspired by a wide range of workshops, speakers, and great conversations Renew and energize yourself with a morning workout and fun evening entertainment by Comedy City, a live improve comedy show Key note speaker will be Chariti Gent, founder of Chariti Gent Life Coaching, Inc. Red Cross Blood Mobile Dates Monday, November 25 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. American Legion Neillsville Tuesday, November 26 12:00 6:00 p.m. Fire hall Thorp Tuesday, December 10 12:00 5:00 P.M. O.E.M. Neillsville Friday, December 27 12:30 5:30 p.m. Clark County Health Care Center Owen For more information and a registration form go to: Registration Fees: $115 per person (by February 14) $140 per person (after February 14) Registration deadline is March 7 presented by Badgerland Financial WI Farm Bureau UW-Extension

7 Extension Views Newsletter Page 7 Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy NTC Wausau Campus This seminar will broadcast live from Madison and will familiarize you with the development and management of pasture-based dairy and livestock farm businesses. An NTC instructor will lead the seminar, provide networking with area farmers and resource personnel and conduct a discussion session each week The school will provide a wealth of valuable information for those interested in farming. Topics will include: Principles of managed grazing Milking center design Dairy, beef, goat and sheep production Herd Health Farm selection and design Winter feeding and housing strategies Farm enterprise development During the course, students will develop their own business plan for current or desired farm operation. To register online: To register by phone: press 1 For more information contact: Jennifer Lau / , ext / ce@ntc.edu Spring Session Thursdays January 23 - March 20 11:000 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Class #26552 Midwest Forage Association Symposium 2014 January Chula Vista, WI Dells Registration opens in December From all of us at Clark County UW-Extension

8 Extension Views Newsletter Page 8 Crop Production and Management Meetings The Department of Agronomy will offer Crop Production and Management Meetings at eight locations during January of Joe Lauer, Dan Undersander and Shawn Conley will present the latest information on hybrid/variety performance, an analysis and discussion of last year's growing season, and updated recommendations for field crop production. The registration fee of $40.00 includes a meal and materials. An additional walk-in fee of $5.00 will be charged to those who have not preregistered. Additional information packets will be available for $18.00 each. Certified Crop Advisor CEU credits have been requested (3.0 hours in Crop Management). Below is a list of topics, local meeting sites, dates and times. Please join us at meeting in your area. Packet materials will include all performance trials for 2013 Discussion topics will include: Forages, Corn, and Soybeans & Small Grains Local Locations and Dates Wednesday, January 8 / 12:00 p.m. Best Western/Midway Motor Lodge 2901 Martin Ave, Wausau Dan Marzu / / daniel.marzu@ces.uwex.edu Thursday, January 9 / 7:30 a.m. Clarion Hotel Campus Area/Green Mill Restaurant and Bar (campus area) 2703 Craig Road, Eau Claire Mark Hagedorn / / mark.hagedorn@ces.uwex.edu Soil, Water & Nutrient Management Meetings All meetings will be held form 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. (see dates below) Cost is $35.00 and includes lunch Discussion Topics Cover crop and fertilizer technology research update Nutrient management BMPs on tile-drainage land Efficacy of aglime and pell lime in no-till and chisel systems Minimizing nitrate loss from manure-amended sandy soils Current topics in soil testing and nutrient management Better and faster nutrient management planning, Version 2 Tillage options for crop residue and soil compaction management Thursday December 5 Eau Claire County Expo Center (Main Exhibition Building) 5530 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire Contact Mark Hagedorn ( ) to register Friday December 6 Marshfield Agriculture Resource Station 2611 East 29th Street, Marshfield Contact Don Genrich ( ) to register Reservations required one week before meeting you wish to attend For more locations contact Richard at the Clark County UW-Extension Office ( ) Pre-register with host agent one week prior to scheduled meeting.

9 Extension Views Newsletter Page 9 Affordable Care Act Information Affordable Health Care Contacts in Clark County Shauna O Keefe and Amber McNeely were recently added to staff in Clark County Department of Social Services as Certified Application Counselors. Their role is to educate and assist with the upcoming health care changes correlating with the Affordable Care Act and Marketplace website, and to guide and assist consumers in the application process to help people get quality, affordable health insurance. They will be working with the Marketplace, answering questions about the upcoming changes and requirements and helping consumers fill out both online and paper applications. They will also be able to help those individuals who will be eligible for Badgercare + under the new eligibility requirements starting January 1 apply and get enrolled in that as well. Please utilize them as needed and feel free to contact Amber or Shauna with questions or suggestions on how to meet the health care needs of Clark County. We are looking into opportunities to hold mass enrollment sessions and informational meetings throughout Clark County and are open to outreach events throughout the county as opportunities arise. They are located in the Department of Social Services, Room 502, and are available Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Amber McNeely / amber.mcneely@co.clark.wi.us Shauna O Keefe / shauna.okeefe@co.clark.wi.us Affordable Care Act and Farm Families There will be a webinar on Affordable Care Act and how it will affect farm families on: December 3 6:30 8:00 p.m. Clark County Courthouse Neillsville Room 104 Richard Halopka will be hosting this event. If you would like to attend this webinar you must contact the UW-Extension Office by 4:00 p.m. on December 3. If no one signs up to attend it will not be held in Neillsville. 15th Annual Midwest Value Added Agriculture Conference Cultivating Profitability January Hotel Mead WI Rapids For more information to go:

10 Extension Views Newsletter Page 10 Wisconsin Farm Center Serving the Agricultural Community The Wisconsin Farm Center staff is eager to assist you with your needs and is just a phone call or click away. The Wisconsin Farm Center offers valuable resources for farmers and their families. Their professional staff, along with their trained volunteers, has built a reputation of reliability throughout the agricultural community. Programs/Services Offered Farm Mediation & Arbitration Program Rural Electric Power Services Program Farmer Assistance Program Family Counseling Career Job Seeking Counseling Assistance for Underserved Farmers Beginning & Transitioning Farmer Program UW-Extension Staff Richard Halopka, Crops and Soils richard.halopka@ces.uwex.edu Sara Gronski, 4-H sara.gronski@ces.uwex.edu Nancy Vance, Family Living nancy.vance@ces.uwex.edu Melissa Kono, CNRED melissa.kono@ces.uwex.edu Brenda Herrell, WNEP brenda.herrell@ces.uwex.edu Lori Hendrickson, Support Staff lori.hendrickson@co.clark.wi.us For more information contact: WI Dept. of Ag, Trade & Consumer Protection 2811 Agriculture Drive / PO Box 8911 Madison, WI farmcenter@wisconsin.gov This newsletter is mailed to approximately 1,600 farmers and agriculture businesses in Central Wisconsin at a cost of.70 per copy. County budgets are tight and each department has been asked to reduce expenses. If you would like to view the Extension Views newsletter on-line versus receiving a paper copy please contact the UW-Extension Office at / lori.hendrickson@co.clark.wi.us. You can view the newsletter on our webpage at: Thank you for considering this option! The University of Wisconsin Extension provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in education, programming and employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, gender/sex, creed, disability, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or parental, arrest or conviction record or veteran status. La Universidad de Wisconsin-Extensión proporciona acción afirmativa e igualdad de oportunidades en educación, programas y empleo, para todas las personas calificadas, sin tener en cuenta raza, color, sexo, credo, discapacidad, religión, nacionalidad de origen, ascendencia, edad, orientación sexual, gravidez o paternidad, historial de detención o condena o estado de veterano de guerra. If you need an interpreter, materials in alternate formats or other accommodations to access this program, activity, or service, please contact the program coordinator at as soon as possible (10 days is reasonable) preceding the scheduled event so that proper arrangements can be made in a timely fashion.