Division of Extension
In 2023, a grazing farmer network in northwestern Wisconsin was asked to identify the greatest needs for research. At the top of their list was the practice of winter bale grazing. We designed a research project that sought to answer some of their questions about the practice.
A conversation with Dr. Margaret Skinner, Research Professor and Extension Entomologist, and Dr. Richard Bamford, Research Scientist, of the University of Vermont about growing and marketing saffron. Resources North American Center for Saffron Research & Development – University of Vermont
An update from Randy Urness of Fine Bine Farms about what he’s seeing in his hop yard right now and doing for management. Resources Fine Bine Farms
A conversation with Mark Villers of Homestead 36 Farms in Door County, Wisconsin. Mark grows honeyberries, aronia berries, elderberries, and currants on about 8 acres. Resources Homestead 36 Farms
Dr. Damon Smith gives a mid‑season update that covers tar spot in corn, white mold in soybeans, wheat disease risks, fungicide timing, and the first confirmed case of red crown rot in Wisconsin.
Dr. Matt Ruark discusses what’s changing in Wisconsin nutrient management guidelines for corn and soybeans.
Dr. Rodrigo Werle discusses why post‑emergence weed control is critical for protecting yield in corn and soybeans.
Dr. Jingyi Huang explores emerging sensor technologies that measure soil nitrate, moisture, and temperature to help farmers better understand nitrogen availability, nutrient losses, and crop needs throughout the growing season.
Dr. Natasha Rayne shares UW–Madison research exploring manure nitrogen availability, soil nitrate testing, crop sensing technologies, and environmental factors that influence in‑season nitrogen decisions.
Manure is valuable but applying it accurately is tricky because it does not have a guaranteed analysis like commercial fertilizers. Sampling and testing will maximize the economic value of your manure. But, when is the best time to sample manure?
The first in a series of episodes on honeyberry production. Steffen Mirsky, UW Extension’s Emerging Crops Outreach Program Coordinator, talks through the bird netting strategy at the UW cultivar trials. Watch: Installing honeyberry bird netting at the West Madison Ag Research Station Supply list: Resources
Assessing the nutritional status of your grapevines through mature leaf petiole sampling is one of the most useful tools growers have for managing vineyard health and productivity.
