▶ October 23 Ag Weather Outlook for Wisconsin
Josh Bendorf from the Wisconsin State Climatology Office provides a detailed update on weather conditions across the state as of October 23, 2025.
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Potato Integrated Pest Management Back to Basics
This self-paced training aid includes videos and additional linked resources aimed at walking new participants to the industry through basic production and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) options for potatoes grown in Wisconsin.
▶ LLMs’ Application for Farm Management Insight
Dr. Shawn Conley and Jason Lo present an innovative approach to using large language models (LLMs) for farm management insights.
▶ AI in Agriculture
Dr. John Shutske explores the evolving role of artificial intelligence in agriculture, with a focus on generative AI and large language models (LLMs).
▶ October 9 Ag Weather Outlook for Wisconsin
Josh Bendorf from the Wisconsin State Climatology Office provides a detailed update on weather conditions across the state as of October 9, 2025.
▶ Considerations for 2026 Seed Selection
Josh Kamps covers hybrid and variety trial data for corn, soybeans, and small grains, pest and disease management considerations, herbicide resistance, and scouting strategies.
▶ What You Can and Can’t Learn from a Nitrogen Response Curve
Dr. Matt Ruark, UW–Madison soil and nutrient cycling extension specialist, dives into the value and limitations of nitrogen response curves in on-farm research.
▶ September 25 Ag Weather Outlook for Wisconsin
Josh Bendorf from the Wisconsin State Climatology Office provides a detailed update on weather conditions across the state as of September 25, 2025.
▶ Spraying Is Easy, Doing It Right Isn’t: Tips for Better Herbicide Applications
Dr. Tommy Butts breaks down the complexities of herbicide application and shares expert tips to help applicators improve coverage, reduce drift, and make smarter nozzle choices.
▶ Tools for Planning and Spreading Manure
Hava Blair walks through using two powerful tools for planning and managing manure applications in Wisconsin: SnapPlus Version 3 and the Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast.
▶ Implications of Dairy Manure on Soil Hydrology and Organic Matter
Dr. Francisco Arriaga explores how manure affects soil hydrology, phosphorus runoff, and organic matter levels.
▶ Manure Management, Spill Response, and Safety
Kevin Erb covers trends in manure application, transportation risks, dragline safety, spill containment procedures, and regulatory requirements.
