Articles
▶ Soil Conditions Status: Spring 2025 Soil Management
Join Francisco Arriaga as he explores the latest soil conditions and management strategies for spring 2025.
▶ April 2025 Farm Economy Update
Paul Mitchell provides a comprehensive overview of the state of the farm economy in spring 2025, focusing on net farm income, crop margins, and farm financial information.
▶ Wisconsin Spring 2025 Weather Status Report and Outlook
Join Steve Vavrus from the Wisconsin State Climatology Office as he provides an update on Wisconsin’s weather and considerations for ag professionals.
Farming on a Tight Budget: Balancing Innovation and Sustainability
Tight budgets are becoming the norm due to a combination of volatile commodity prices, rising input costs, labor shortages, and weather-related impacts. Amid these pressures, the push to innovate and adopt sustainable practices has not slowed—in fact, it is getting stronger.
Revisiting the significant role of grass on Wisconsin dairies
There are multiple ways grasses fit into a dairy system from field to bunk, whether seeking overseeding options, more resilience when applying manure, or more biodiversity in in-field ecosystems.
▶ On-Farm Research Findings and Opportunities for Involvement
Discover how on-farm research can inform management decisions, promote sustainable practices, and contribute to statewide agricultural recommendations.
▶ Harnessing Technology for On-Farm Research
Learn how to leverage these technologies to enhance your research projects, improve data accuracy, and make informed decisions that boost both productivity and sustainability.
▶ On-Farm Research 101: From hypothesis to harvest
Learn about the value of on-farm trials and discover practical approaches to implementing research projects tailored to your specific farming conditions.
Herbicide rotational restrictions, weed control, and cereal rye for forage
Cereal rye can be used as high-quality forage for livestock, but careful management of herbicide rotational intervals is essential to ensure legal and effective use.
Early season insect scouting in soybean
It’s almost time to scout for early season insect pests in corn and soybeans. These pests can impact soybean crops above and below ground.