Articles
▶ 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.
▶ July 10 Ag Weather Outlook for Wisconsin
Bridgette Mason from the Wisconsin State Climatology Office provides a detailed update on weather conditions across the state as of July 10, 2025.
Grazing Cover Crops and Annual Forages
Cover crops and annual forages provide the perfect opportunity for the synergistic integration of crops and livestock, reducing feed and fertility costs while providing the positive impact of forage crops and livestock grazing on soil health.
2024 Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program Annual Report
Explore 2024 Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program activities, projects, and program details.
High pH Soils in Wisconsin: What you need to know
High soil pH does not have to derail your yield goals. With smart fertility planning, informed seed choices, and targeted nutrient management, Wisconsin farmers can manage high pH zones effectively.
An Overview of Common Soil Health Indicators
An overview of the following soil health indicators: Soil Organic Matter (SOM), Soil Organic Carbon (SOC), Potentially Mineralizable Carbon (MinC), Permanganate Oxidizable Carbon (POXC), Total Nitrogen (TN), Potentially Mineralizable Nitrogen (PMN), Autoclaved Citrate Extractable (ACE) Protein, and Aggregate Stability (AS).
Field Notes Episode 27: Sunflower Production in Wisconsin
In years of low commodity prices, most farmers think about where they might be able to cut costs. Some might begin to think about alternative crops can fit into row crop production. Enter the sunflower.
▶ The Wisconsin Phosphorus Index
In this video, Hava Blair, researcher, UW–Madison Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, presents an in-depth overview of the Wisconsin Phosphorus Index (P Index), a modeling tool used to estimate phosphorus runoff from agricultural fields to nearby surface waters.
▶ The Zone of Interaction: Exploring phosphorus stratification
In this video, Kelsey Hyland and Laura Paletta from UW–Madison Extension’s Ag Water Program explore phosphorus stratification in Wisconsin agricultural soils and its implications for water quality.
