▶ Wisconsin Spring 2025 Weather Status Report and Outlook
Join Steve Vavrus from the Wisconsin State Climatology Office as he provides an update on Wisconsin’s weather and considerations for ag professionals.
Articles
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.
Revisiting the significant role of grass on Wisconsin dairies
There are multiple ways grasses fit into a dairy system from field to bunk, whether seeking overseeding options, more resilience when applying manure, or more biodiversity in in-field ecosystems.
▶ On-Farm Research Findings and Opportunities for Involvement
Discover how on-farm research can inform management decisions, promote sustainable practices, and contribute to statewide agricultural recommendations.
▶ Harnessing Technology for On-Farm Research
Learn how to leverage these technologies to enhance your research projects, improve data accuracy, and make informed decisions that boost both productivity and sustainability.
▶ On-Farm Research 101: From hypothesis to harvest
Learn about the value of on-farm trials and discover practical approaches to implementing research projects tailored to your specific farming conditions.
Herbicide rotational restrictions, weed control, and cereal rye for forage
Cereal rye can be used as high-quality forage for livestock, but careful management of herbicide rotational intervals is essential to ensure legal and effective use.
Early season insect scouting in soybean
It’s almost time to scout for early season insect pests in corn and soybeans. These pests can impact soybean crops above and below ground.
Early season insect scouting in corn
It’s almost time to scout for early season insect pests in corn and soybeans. These pests can impact corn crops above and below ground.
How to lower phosphorus levels in Wisconsin crop fields
High soil test phosphorus is a challenging issue that requires a combination of strategies for long-term nutrient management. Start here to understand all the tools you have in your phosphorus management toolbox.
Evaluating alfalfa stands for profit in spring 2025
Alfalfa stand quality can (and should!) be evaluated in both spring and fall. Fall evaluations have the advantage of giving us more time to make management decisions for the following growing season, such as fertilizer application, spring herbicide strategies, and crop sequencing. Learn what to look for in this article.
Field Notes Episode 25: Good Bugs and Planting Naked Seed
Treated seed is the default for planted soybean (60-80%) and especially corn (close to 100%) acres across the US. While there are certainly advantages to some seed treatments, especially fungicidal treatments for early planted soybeans, others like insecticidal seed treatments can have a negative effect on the beneficial insects–aka good bugs–that prey on major pests in agricultural fields. Some farmers in a bid to save some money and help out the beneficials have gone back to planting naked seed.
