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On-Farm Research

▶ Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program 2025 Updates

▶ Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program 2025 Updates

Lindsey Rushford, nitrogen optimization program outreach specialist with UW–Madison Extension, provides updates on the Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP) for 2025.

▶ Evaluating MRTN Rates for Corn Grain and Silage After Manure Application

▶ 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.

▶ How Does Nitrate Leaching Respond to Nitrogen Inputs from Fertilizer and Manure?

▶ How Does Nitrate Leaching Respond to Nitrogen Inputs from Fertilizer and Manure?

Dr. Steven Hall, assistant professor and extension cropping systems and water quality specialist, explores how nitrate leaching responds to nitrogen inputs from both synthetic fertilizer and manure in Wisconsin cropping systems.

▶ Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program 2024 Annual Report Highlights

▶ 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).

2024 Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program Annual Report

2024 Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program Annual Report

Explore 2024 Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program activities, projects, and program details.

▶ On-Farm Research Findings and Opportunities for Involvement

▶ 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

▶ 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

▶ 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. 

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