▶ Spring 2026 Ag Economics Outlook
Dr. Paul Mitchell provides a comprehensive update on agricultural policy and farm financial trends for spring 2026.
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▶ Spring 2026 Ag Weather Outlook
Josh Bendorf explains near‑term and seasonal forecasts for temperature and precipitation, flooding risks, and soil temperature timing relevant to spring planting decisions.
Predict Manure Runoff with the Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast
Learn how to predict manure runoff in four easy steps with the Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast.
Biomass Thresholds for Cereal Rye Cover Crop Goals
DOI Citation: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/96980 Biomass Thresholds for Cereal Rye Cover Crop Goals Biomass Thresholds for Cover Crop Goals What Affects Cereal Rye Biomass Accumulation? Termination Timing Tradeoffs Conclusion What benefits do cover crops provide? Cover crops can provide a wide range of benefits in dairy and grain production systems, but no single cover crop species or management approach […]
▶ Watch: Focus on Forage Cover Crops
The fourth Focus on Forage webinar in the 2026 series, Focus on Managed Grazing, features research updates on forage cover crop species and varieties, cover crop forage quality, and factors affecting the success of diverse forage mixes.
▶ Watch: Focus on Managed Grazing
The third Focus on Forage webinar in the 2026 series, Focus on Managed Grazing, features research updates on pasture and confinement economics, pasture species ID and selection, and soil carbon and soil health in pastures.
▶ Watch: Focus on Forage Research
The second Focus on Forage webinar in the 2026 series, Focus on Forage Research, features research updates on on-farm NIR instruments, alfalfa yield and persistence, and forage quality and yield.
▶ Watch: Focus on Forage Management
The first Focus on Forage webinar in the 2026 series, Focus on Forage Management, features research-based resources and management strategies to keep forage systems productive over time.
▶️ Watch: From Field to Feed: What We Know about Growing High Oleic Soybeans
Dr. Shawn Conley discusses the agronomic side about what makes growing high oleic soybeans different, how they perform in the field, and key management considerations.
Smart Potassium Management
Crop removal of potassium (K) is high in common Wisconsin crops like alfalfa, corn silage, and high-yielding soybeans. When soil test levels slip too low, yields and crop quality can both suffer.
The Cutting Edge Podcast Episode #55: Northern Glo Seedless Table Grapes
A conversation with Dr. Soon Li Teh about the new Northern Glo seedless table grape varieties from the University of Minnesota. Resources University of Minnesota Northern Glo Grape Series
Field Management of High Oleic Soybeans for Feed
High oleic soybeans can reduce dairy feed costs by allowing higher feeding rates without depressing milkfat, but require careful stewardship planning.