▶ Considerations for 2026 Seed Selection
Josh Kamps covers hybrid and variety trial data for corn, soybeans, and small grains, pest and disease management considerations, herbicide resistance, and scouting strategies.
Grain Production and Management
Extension specialists and educators provide timely resources and information to help Wisconsin crop producers and their agricultural consultants manage crops efficiently and profitably.
Articles
▶ Evaluating MRTN Rates for Corn Grain and Silage After Manure Application
Jerry Clark, regional crops educator, presents findings from the first year of a statewide research project evaluating Maximum Return to Nitrogen (MRTN) rates for corn grain and silage following manure application.
▶ Practices to Optimize the Nutritive Value of Corn Silage
Dr. Luiz Ferraretto, associate professor and extension ruminant nutrition specialist at UW–Madison, shares expert insights on optimizing the nutritive value of corn silage to support dairy cow performance.
▶ Explore the New Corn Silage Dry Down Monitoring Tool
Liz Gartman, regional crops educator with UW–Madison Extension, introduces the new Corn Silage Dry Down Monitoring Tool developed to help growers track whole plant moisture and optimize harvest timing.
▶ The Agronomic Fit of Short Corn as a BMR Alternative
Dr. Harkirat Kaur, assistant professor and extension corn production systems specialist at UW–Madison, explores the agronomic potential of short corn hybrids as an alternative to Brown Midrib (BMR) corn for silage.
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.
▶ Camelina and Nitrogen Monitoring
In this video, Sam Bibby shares insights from on-farm research exploring the use of camelina as a cover crop compared to rye in corn-soybean rotations.
▶ Malting Barley Update
In this video, Jerry Clark covers variety trials, nitrogen and fungicide management, and quality testing for malting barley to meet craft brewing standards.
▶ 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.
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.
