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▶ 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.
Approaches to Estimating Manure Nitrogen Credits
This article provides insight into various approaches to calculate and verify manure-nitrogen availability (N credits). We explore: 1) approaches used to calculate plant available N (PAN) from manure that can be used for planning N applications; 2) research methods used to develop “book values” or availability coefficients; 3) soil test indices that might help farmers determine manure N availability from a specific manure application.
Incorporating Off Farm Wastes in Nutrient Management Planning
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Adding Wheat to a Corn-Soybean Rotation to Enhance Pest Management
Using wheat to diversify corn-soybean crop rotations can act as a strong foundation for more effective, economic, and sustainable pest management.
Beyond BMR: Securing the Future of High-Quality Corn Silage
As some BMR hybrids begin to phase out, the future of high-quality corn silage will depend on how well we adapt, from evaluating new hybrids like short-statured corn, to exploring biological products and fine-tuning management practices like plant population and cutting height.
▶ 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.
Notes from the Field: A Growers Perspective – Ben Kraus Chat #8
This week we will hear about Gwenyn Hill Farm’s (Waukesha) currant, Duchess of Oldenberg apple, day-neutral strawberry, and raspberry harvests.
Notes from the Field: A Growers Perspective – Ben Kraus Chat #7
This week we will hear about Gwenyn Hill Farm’s (Waukesha) plum curculio and codling moth management and the effects of recent precipitation.