▶ Early Season Disease Update and Management Considerations
In this video, Dr. Damon Smith, UW–Madison Field Crop Pathologist, provides an early season update on crop disease risks and management strategies for Wisconsin.
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
▶ Early In-Season Decision Cues in Soybean and Small Grains
In this video, Dr. Shawn Conley, UW–Madison Soybean and Small Grains Specialist, shares early-season decision cues for managing soybeans and winter wheat.
▶ June 12 Ag Weather Outlook for Wisconsin
Josh Bendorf from the Wisconsin State Climate Office provides a detailed update on weather and climate conditions across the state as of June 12, 2025.
▶ 2025 Corn and Soybean Weed Management: Field Observations and Research Updates
In this video, Dr. Rodrigo Werle shares 2025 field observations and research updates on corn and soybean weed management in Wisconsin.
▶ Organic Weed Management: Spring Considerations
Dr. Erin Silva, professor of organic agriculture at UW–Madison, shares practical spring strategies for organic weed management in grain systems.
▶ May 22 Ag Weather Outlook for Wisconsin
Assistant State Climatologist Dr. Ed Hopkins provides a detailed update on Wisconsin’s weather conditions as of May 22, 2025.
▶ Spring Grazing Checklist
Jason Cavadini, UW–Madison Extension grazing outreach specialist, provides a comprehensive checklist for spring grazing, aimed at optimizing forage production and extending the grazing season.
▶ Forage Insect Pest Update
Dr. Emily Bick, assistant professor and extension specialist for field and forage pests in the UW–Madison Department of Entomology, provides an update on forage insect pests, focusing on alfalfa weevils, potato leaf hoppers, and slugs.
▶ Determining the Value of Standing Forage
Kevin Jarek outlines the key factors needed for accurate valuation, including expected dry matter yield, estimated value per ton of dry matter, and harvest costs.
▶ May 8 Wisconsin Ag Weather Update
Join Josh Bendorf from the Wisconsin State Climatology Office as he provides an update on Wisconsin’s weather and considerations for ag professionals.
▶ Manure Real-Time Nutrient Sensing Using a Near Infared Sensor System
An overview of Dr. Rebecca A. Larson’s research focused on real-time nutrient sensing in manure using a near-infrared (NIR) sensor system.
▶ Can Wisconsin Liquid Dairy Manure Provide Enough Micronutrients for Row Crops?
Chris Clark presents data from 29 years of manure samples, highlighting trends in micronutrient levels such as calcium, magnesium, sulfur, boron, copper, zinc, manganese, and iron and whether these levels are sufficient for common row crops.