News
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Two BMPs are better than one
Published on September 30, 2015
How to boost the effectiveness of your farm’s nutrient management. -
Don’t forget to take the credit
Published on September 28, 2015
Remember to take nitrogen credits when you use other nitrogen sources when you are planning next years nutrient needs. -
Time to think about cover crops after soybeans
Published on August 7, 2015
New publication to assist soybean farmers with cover crop use. -
Managing manure and the cropping system
Published on August 6, 2015
The Aug. 18, 2015, manure field day will teach participants about double cropping winter and summer annuals for better feed, soil and manure management. -
Manure management, water quality and nitrogen use efficiency highlighted during the Aug. farm tour
Published on July 30, 2015
Participants in the “What’s New with Poo” bus tour will join keynote speaker, Amber Radatz from Wisconsin Discovery Farms, for lunch and discussions on manure management considerations. -
Wheat harvest opens window for cover crop establishment
Published on July 24, 2015
Cover crop choices following wheat harvest. -
Corn leaf greenness affected by nitrogen rate, row spacing and population density – Part 1
Published on July 22, 2015
Leaf greenness of two corn hybrids increased with nitrogen rate as measured by the SPAD 502 Chlorophyll Meter. -
Better nutrient management with edge-of-field monitoring
Published on July 19, 2015
A new conservation program helps farmers retain crop nutrients. The 2015 deadline to apply is July 24. -
Grassed waterways can help maintain soil quality and productivity
Published on July 16, 2015
This article provides essential information about establishing grassed waterways in wheat stubble. The best timing is to establish them following wheat harvest. -
What will a cool, 2015 growing season mean for corn?
Published on July 13, 2015
Heat is an important factor impacting crop development. Using a new, web-based tool, farmers can use their own numbers and compare 2015 to previous years.