Crops and Soils

▶ 2026 Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program Overview

Learn how Wisconsin farmers are improving nitrogen management through the Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP) with Megan Blauwet.

▶ Biochar and Manure in the Central Sands of Wisconsin

Brendan Baird discusses recent research on using biochar and manure to improve nutrient management in Central Sands cropping systems.

▶ Roasting and Feeding High Oleic Soybeans to Dairy Cattle

Explore how roasted high oleic soybeans can be used in Wisconsin dairy rations with Katelyn Goldsmith, UW–Madison Extension dairy outreach specialist.

▶ High Oleic Soybean Agronomy for New Wisconsin Growers

Learn agronomic best practices for growing high oleic soybeans in Wisconsin with Jordyn Sattler.

▶ 2026 Early Fall Ag Weather Outlook for Wisconsin

Get the latest Wisconsin agricultural weather outlook and climate update for fall 2026 from Josh Bendorf.

▶ How Cereal Rye Nitrogen Moves in Corn Silage Systems

Join Hannah Francis to follow the nitrogen journey of a cereal rye cover crop in Wisconsin corn silage systems.

▶ Wisconsin Cover Crop Selector Tools and Biomass Targets

Dane Elmquist highlights the updated Midwest Cover Crops Council Cover Crop Selector Tool, new cover crop species options, and cereal rye biomass targets for reducing nitrate loss, preventing erosion, improving water quality, and suppressing weeds.

▶ Wisconsin Soil Test Results Summary

Andrew Stammer reviews soil test data collected from DATCP-certified Wisconsin soil testing laboratories between 2020 and 2024.

▶ Phosphorus Fertilizer Enhancement Products: Real Value or Just Extra Cost?

Rianne Wagner discusses phosphorus fertilizer enhancement products and whether they add value or just cost.

▶ Evaluating Nutrient Removal in Wisconsin Alfalfa Fields

Chris Bandura shares early results from a statewide project evaluating nutrient uptake and removal in alfalfa fields across Wisconsin, with a focus on improving fertilizer recommendations and potassium management.

▶ 2026 Mid-Summer Alfalfa and Forage Update

Kevin Jarek covers alfalfa and corn silage conditions across Wisconsin, including drought impacts, yield and quality observations, hay markets, storage considerations, and late-season management decisions.