Articles
▶ How Deep Should You Plant Corn? The Critical Role of Seed Depth
Chris Clark and Landon Baumgartner, UW–Madison Extension Nutrient and Pest Management Team, discuss why getting seed depth right is the key to achieving uniform emergence and strong roots.
▶ Managing Nitrogen in Potato and Vegetable Crops
Dan Marzu, UW–Madison Extension Nutrient and Pest Management Outreach Specialist, and Guolong Liang, UW–Madison Extension Agriculture Water Quality Outreach Specialist, discuss managing nitrogen in potato and vegetable crops.
Small Grains Economics
Adding wheat back into the corn and soybean-dominant grain rotations in Wisconsin can yield dividends that are not captured in the price at the elevator and can maximize profitability over time.
▶ Scouting for Crop Nutrient Deficiencies
Jordyn Sattler, UW–Madison Extension regional crops educator, explains the importance of identifying nutrient deficiencies, how to recognize key symptoms like chlorosis, necrosis, and stunting, and how to use tools like NDVI imagery and plant tissue sampling for accurate diagnosis.
▶ Crop Staging, Stand Counts, and Soil and Tissue Sampling
Josh Kamps, UW–Madison Extension regional crops educator, covers how to assess plant populations, determine crop growth stages for corn, soybeans, and wheat, and properly collect and interpret soil and tissue samples.
▶ Robotics and Automation for Weed Management
This video showcases cutting-edge technologies such as laser weeders, spot cultivators, and AI-driven imaging systems, with a focus on real-world research using laser weeders in onion production.
Summer Annual Forages: Diversify your feed
Maximizing your forage supply is key to having a well-fed, productive herd. One way to accomplish this is by identifying and incorporating summer annual and brassica forages in your crop rotation.
The Cutting Edge Podcast Episode #51: Honeyberry Production
A conversation with two experienced honeyberry growers in the Upper Midwest: George Terwey of Haskap Minnesota (Stillwater, MN) and Phil Stowe of Walking Plants Orchard (Lake Osakis, MN). Register here for the Upper Midwest Honeyberry Academy on July 1, 2025!eventreg.wisc.edu/en/5f4YRxR7/g/ex…Qr17RAz/overview Resources Haskap Minnesota Walking Plants Orchard
The Cutting Edge Podcast Episode #50: UMHDI Hazelnut Breeding Updates
An update on hazelnut breeding in the Upper Midwest from breeders Emily Delorean and Scott Brainard. Resources Upper Midwest Hazelnut Development Initiative Savanna Institute
Notes from the Field: A Growers Perspective – Ben Kraus Chat #3
We’ll be focusing our discussions on phenology/fruit development and integrated pest management. This week we will hear about Ben’s plans for petal fall.
