BMPs of NMPs #1: Introduction to Nutrient Management Planning

This is a special series from Field Notes produced with the help of the Nutrient and Pest Management (NPM) team at UW-Madison Extension and guest-hosted by Landon Baumgartner (Southwest Regional Outreach Specialist for NPM). Across six episodes, we dive into the fundamentals and best management practices (BMPs) of Nutrient Management Planning (NMP) in Wisconsin, so we couldn’t help by calling the series the BMPs of NMPs.

▶ 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.

Research Brief: Economics of crop and livestock integration

Integration provides many agronomic benefits and can also improve farm financial resilience. Having both crops and livestock in a farm operation helps to balance out farm income when commodity prices change.

▶ 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.