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Seed Cleaning on the Farm: Equipment Options and Considerations

The best seed-cleaning system depends on crop type, contamination issues, desired seed quality, and budget. For many farms, a fanning mill offers an excellent balance of flexibility, cleaning effectiveness, and affordability. Additional equipment such as aspirators, gravity tables, or optical sorters can be added to address specific seed quality challenges as needs evolve.

Soil Fertility Guidelines for Pastures in Wisconsin

This Wisconsin pasture fertility guide has tips and tricks for soil sampling and explains how to interpret soil test to know the ideal amount of soil nutrients for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and lime based on those results. This guide’s soil nutrient recommendations help improve pasture fertility and reduce nutrient losses. 

How Often Should You Test Your Soil?

Decades of university research suggest something surprising: for most fields, annual soil testing provides little added value. The real question is not how often you can test but how often you can gather information that guides a management decision.

▶ 2026 Mid-Summer Alfalfa and Forage Update

Kevin Jarek covers alfalfa and corn silage conditions across Wisconsin, including drought impacts, yield and quality observations, hay markets, storage considerations, and late-season management decisions.