Don’t Let Weeds Win – Clean That Combine – Werle

As combines roll across Wisconsin fields this fall, growers and custom applicators are seeing firsthand where weed management programs held strong and where late-season escapes slipped through. Rodrigo Werle, UW–Madison Extension Weed Specialist, tells Pam Jahnke he's particularly focused on fields where waterhemp continues to stand out. Werle says waterhemp has become the state’s top weed challenge—especially along field margins, headlands, and wet spots....

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Don't Let Weeds Win - Clean That Combine - Werle

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Learn how to stop waterhemp from ruining future yields with harvest management tips from UW-Madison Extension Weed Specialist Rodrigo Werle.

EMS Prepares Rural Communities to Save Lives

Every second matters during a medical emergency in rural areas. Farmland and remote roads often push emergency response times past 30 minutes. During a recent twilight meeting of the Yahara Pride Farms group, Dane County Emergency Management Assistant Director, Carrie Meier, highlighted the growing need for community preparedness. Meier explained that today’s emergency responders often enter the workforce through specialized medical programs. ...

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EMS Prepares Rural Communities to Save Lives

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Dane County Emergency Management trains rural communities in life-saving EMS skills, hands-only CPR, and emergency preparedness.