Crops and Soils

▶ 2026 Wisconsin Insect Pest Outlook

Dr. Emily Bick reviews key field and forage crop insect pest issues from 2025 and what to watch for in the upcoming 2026 season.

▶ 2026 Endangered Species Act Pesticide Labeling Requirements

Alyssa Foss explains new pesticide label requirements related to the Endangered Species Act and how they affect pesticide use in Wisconsin.

▶ Spring 2026 Ag Economics Outlook

Dr. Paul Mitchell provides a comprehensive update on agricultural policy and farm financial trends for spring 2026.

▶ Spring 2026 Ag Weather Outlook

Josh Bendorf explains near‑term and seasonal forecasts for temperature and precipitation, flooding risks, and soil temperature timing relevant to spring planting decisions.

▶ Fall 2025 Financial Assistance for Producers

Silva Gaku provides an overview of financial assistance updates for agricultural producers following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill.

▶ Fall 2025 Ag Policy Update

Dr. Paul Mitchell provides a comprehensive update on agricultural policy and farm income trends for fall 2025.

▶ Fall 2025 Corn and Soybean Market Outlook

Dr. Brenda Boetel presents the fall 2025 market outlook for corn and soybeans, offering insights into harvest progress, yield expectations, export trends, and price forecasts.

▶ November 6 Ag Weather Outlook for Wisconsin

Josh Bendorf from the Wisconsin State Climatology Office provides a detailed update on weather conditions across the state as of November 6, 2025.

▶ Unlocking the Potential of Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Corn

Rubens Diogo, a postdoctoral research associate in the Ané Lab, UW–Madison Department of Bacteriology, shares groundbreaking research on enhancing biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) in corn.

▶ Nitrogen Leaching: Trends, Risks and Regional Insights

Lindsey Hartfiel explores how nitrogen moves through soil and water systems, the impact of agricultural practices, and the importance of data-driven decision-making to mitigate nitrogen leaching.