Articles

Cut-and-Carry Mulch Case Studies

For those with the space and energy to experiment, mechanizing a cut-and-carry mulch system is an excellent way to reduce labor while increasing the resiliency of soil on diversified vegetable farms.

Managing Black Cutworm in Wisconsin Corn Fields

Black cutworm (Agrostis ipsilon) is the most common cutworm species affecting Wisconsin corn, although outbreaks are infrequent and difficult to predict. Black cutworm larvae reduce stand counts and yield potential by cutting corn plants at the base or below ground.

Why Test Your Soil Health? 

In this article, we present some foundational considerations related to soil health testing and describe situations where soil health testing can provide useful information about specific soil functions to farmers, landowners, agronomists, and crop consultants.

▶ April 2025 Farm Economy Update

Paul Mitchell provides a comprehensive overview of the state of the farm economy in spring 2025, focusing on net farm income, crop margins, and farm financial information.

Farming on a Tight Budget: Balancing Innovation and Sustainability

Tight budgets are becoming the norm due to a combination of volatile commodity prices, rising input costs, labor shortages, and weather-related impacts. Amid these pressures, the push to innovate and adopt sustainable practices has not slowed—in fact, it is getting stronger.