Division of Extension
In this video, Kelsey Hyland and Laura Paletta from UW–Madison Extension’s Ag Water Program explore phosphorus stratification in Wisconsin agricultural soils and its implications for water quality.
Josh Bendorf from the Wisconsin State Climatology Office provides a detailed update on weather conditions across the state as of June 26, 2025.
This week we will hear about Gwenyn Hill Farm’s (Waukesha) plum curculio and codling moth management and the effects of recent precipitation.
In the final session of the Foundational Crop Scouting Training series, Jordan Kampa, nutrient and pest management outreach specialist, provides an in-depth introduction to common crop diseases affecting corn, soybean, wheat, and alfalfa.
Identifying critical and sensitive areas of your farm and managing them accordingly, especially at sensitive times of year, protects surface water quality while maintaining a productive grazing system.
Dan H. Smith hosts the fifth session in our 2025 Foundational Crop Scout Training and covers how to assess weed pressure, record field observations, and identify key weed species in Wisconsin row crops.
Dane Elmquist hosts the fourth session in our 2025 Foundational Crop Scout Training and covers key insect anatomy, life cycles, and identification strategies, along with practical field scouting techniques and sampling tools.
In this video, Dr. Damon Smith, UW–Madison Field Crop Pathologist, provides an early season update on crop disease risks and management strategies for Wisconsin.
In this video, Dr. Shawn Conley, UW–Madison Soybean and Small Grains Specialist, shares early-season decision cues for managing soybeans and winter wheat.
Josh Bendorf from the Wisconsin State Climate Office provides a detailed update on weather and climate conditions across the state as of June 12, 2025.
This week we will hear about Gwenyn Hill Farm’s (Waukesha) plans during fruit set and dive into plum curculio and codling moth management.
Chris Clark and Landon Baumgartner, UW–Madison Extension Nutrient and Pest Management Team, discuss why getting seed depth right is the key to achieving uniform emergence and strong roots.
