Badger Crop Connect Filter
▶ Wisconsin Soil Test Results Summary
Andrew Stammer reviews soil test data collected from DATCP-certified Wisconsin soil testing laboratories between 2020 and 2024.
▶ Phosphorus Fertilizer Enhancement Products: Real Value or Just Extra Cost?
Rianne Wagner discusses phosphorus fertilizer enhancement products and whether they add value or just cost.
▶ Evaluating Nutrient Removal in Wisconsin Alfalfa Fields
Chris Bandura shares early results from a statewide project evaluating nutrient uptake and removal in alfalfa fields across Wisconsin, with a focus on improving fertilizer recommendations and potassium management.
▶ 2026 Mid-Summer Alfalfa and Forage Update
Kevin Jarek covers alfalfa and corn silage conditions across Wisconsin, including drought impacts, yield and quality observations, hay markets, storage considerations, and late-season management decisions.
▶ Managing Waterhemp in Spring Alfalfa Seedings
Dr. Mark Renz shares research-based guidance for managing waterhemp in spring-seeded alfalfa.
▶ Late Season Weeds and Controlling Weed Escapes
Dan Smith discusses late-season weed management and practices to control weeds, starting with cleaning combines after harvest this year.
▶ Can Clover Cover Crops Provide Nitrogen Credits to Corn?
Chris Bandura explores Wisconsin research on berseem clover and other legume cover crops, how nitrogen credits are calculated, and what farmers should consider when using cover crops to support crop nutrition and improve nitrogen use efficiency.
▶2026 Mid-Season Wisconsin Ag Weather Recap and Outlook
Josh Bendorf gives a mid‑summer weather update that reviews spring temperature and precipitation trends, drought conditions, crop progress, soil moisture levels, and what current forecasts could mean for the rest of the growing season.
▶2026 Mid-Season Wisconsin Field Crop Disease Update
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.
▶ Updates to A2809: 2026 Wisconsin N, P, and K Recommendations for Corn and Soybeans
Dr. Matt Ruark discusses what’s changing in Wisconsin nutrient management guidelines for corn and soybeans.
▶ 2026 Wisconsin Post-Emergence Corn and Soybean Weed Control
Dr. Rodrigo Werle discusses why post‑emergence weed control is critical for protecting yield in corn and soybeans.
▶From Soil Sensors to Nitrogen Decisions: New Technologies for Wisconsin Agriculture
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.
▶Determining In-Season Nitrogen Availability: Indicators of Nitrogen Need
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.
▶ Early-Season Corn: Challenges and Opportunities
Dr. Harkirat Kaur examines early‑season corn planting decisions in Wisconsin, focusing on opportunities to maximize yield and risks that can affect stand establishment.
▶ Agronomic Pivot Points for Mid-May Planted Soybeans
Dr. Shawn Conley discusses agronomic decisions for soybeans planted in mid‑May in Wisconsin.
▶ 2026 Wisconsin Insect Pest Outlook
Dr. Emily Bick reviews key field and forage crop insect pest issues from 2025 and what to watch for in the upcoming 2026 season.
▶ 2026 Endangered Species Act Pesticide Labeling Requirements
Alyssa Foss explains new pesticide label requirements related to the Endangered Species Act and how they affect pesticide use in Wisconsin.
▶ Spring 2026 Ag Economics Outlook
Dr. Paul Mitchell provides a comprehensive update on agricultural policy and farm financial trends for spring 2026.
▶ Spring 2026 Ag Weather Outlook
Josh Bendorf explains near‑term and seasonal forecasts for temperature and precipitation, flooding risks, and soil temperature timing relevant to spring planting decisions.
▶ Fall 2025 Financial Assistance for Producers
Silva Gaku provides an overview of financial assistance updates for agricultural producers following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill.
▶ Fall 2025 Ag Policy Update
Dr. Paul Mitchell provides a comprehensive update on agricultural policy and farm income trends for fall 2025.
▶ Fall 2025 Corn and Soybean Market Outlook
Dr. Brenda Boetel presents the fall 2025 market outlook for corn and soybeans, offering insights into harvest progress, yield expectations, export trends, and price forecasts.
▶ November 6 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 November 6, 2025.
▶ Unlocking the Potential of Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Corn
Rubens Diogo, a postdoctoral research associate in the Ané Lab, UW–Madison Department of Bacteriology, shares groundbreaking research on enhancing biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) in corn.
▶ Nitrogen Leaching: Trends, Risks and Regional Insights
Lindsey Hartfiel explores how nitrogen moves through soil and water systems, the impact of agricultural practices, and the importance of data-driven decision-making to mitigate nitrogen leaching.
▶ 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.
▶ 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.