▶ August 28 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 August 28, 2025.
Badger Crop Connect
The Badger Crop Connect series is developed by University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension educators and specialists, and provides agronomists, crop consultants and farmers timely crop updates for Wisconsin.
Articles
▶ Practices to Optimize the Nutritive Value of Corn Silage
Dr. Luiz Ferraretto, associate professor and extension ruminant nutrition specialist at UW–Madison, shares expert insights on optimizing the nutritive value of corn silage to support dairy cow performance.
▶ Explore the New Corn Silage Dry Down Monitoring Tool
Liz Gartman, regional crops educator with UW–Madison Extension, introduces the new Corn Silage Dry Down Monitoring Tool developed to help growers track whole plant moisture and optimize harvest timing.
▶ The Agronomic Fit of Short Corn as a BMR Alternative
Dr. Harkirat Kaur, assistant professor and extension corn production systems specialist at UW–Madison, explores the agronomic potential of short corn hybrids as an alternative to Brown Midrib (BMR) corn for silage.
▶ August 14 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 August 14, 2025.
▶ Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program 2024 Annual Report Highlights
Lindsey Rushford, Nitrogen Optimization Outreach Specialist with UW–Madison Extension, presents highlights from the 2024 Annual Report of the Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP).
▶ Forage Planning for Mid and Late Summer
Kevin Jarek, regional crops educator for Outagamie and Winnebago Counties, provides a comprehensive overview of forage planning strategies for mid and late summer in Wisconsin.
▶ 2025 Growing Season Weather Recap and Fall Outlook
Josh Bendorf from the Wisconsin State Climatology Office presents a comprehensive recap of the 2025 growing season and a fall weather outlook.
▶ Camelina and Nitrogen Monitoring
In this video, Sam Bibby shares insights from on-farm research exploring the use of camelina as a cover crop compared to rye in corn-soybean rotations.
▶ Malting Barley Update
In this video, Jerry Clark covers variety trials, nitrogen and fungicide management, and quality testing for malting barley to meet craft brewing standards.
▶ Swheat: Finding the Right Sulfur Rate on Wheat
In this video, Scott Reuss, regional crops educator, UW–Madison Extension, presents findings from multi-year research trials investigating optimal sulfur application rates for winter wheat in northeastern Wisconsin.
▶ Handling, Storage, and Nutrient Removal: Integrated Approaches to Small Grain Management
In this video, Dan H. Smith explores practical tips for calculating seed needs, managing storage conditions, and evaluating the economic value of straw and nutrient exports.