Corn Silage and Soybean Management, Hazelnut Week, and more |
Featured this month are several resources related to in-season field crop management - corn silage and soybean management, fruit harvests, field days for every type of farmer, and more. Read below and visit our website to learn more.
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Timely Articles and Resources |
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The USDA crop progress report shows that more than 80% of the corn silage crop is under good to excellent condition; however, there are numerous factors such as silage moisture, dry down, other risk factors to consider for ensuring the right harvest decisions.
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Read about Gwenyn Hill Farm’s (Waukesha) currant, Duchess of Oldenberg apple, day-neutral strawberry, and raspberry harvests.
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Though it's early, now’s as good a time as any to tackle the issue of imbibitional chilling injury. Early planting can boost yields but risks imbibitional chilling—damage from cold water uptake during seed germination. Proper planting timing and soil temperature monitoring are key to minimizing injury
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The Soybean Nutrient Calculator helps farmers estimate nutrient removal based on yield, including grain and stover. It supports smart fertility planning by showing how much phosphorus, potassium, and other nutrients soybeans take from the soil—especially when residue is baled.
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UW–Madison Extension is hosting four free events across Wisconsin Aug. 19-22, 2025, during the fourth annual Wisconsin Hazelnut Week to feature all that is happening with hazelnuts in Wisconsin.
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UW–Madison’s Nutrient and Pest Management Program, DATCP, USDA-NRCS, and WI Land and Water are hosting their annual nutrient management regional meetings again this summer. Join us in Jefferson (Aug. 20), Dodgeville (Sept. 2), Stevens Point (Sept. 3), Eau Claire (Sept. 9) or Appleton (Sept. 10)!
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Podcasts from the Crops and Soils Program |
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Will Fulwider, Regional Crops Educator, hosts Field Notes, where specialist guests, farmers, and industry reps collaborate with them to combine their skills, knowledge, and experience to help farmers and agronomists develop research-based solutions to issues facing agriculture in Wisconsin. Subscribe where you listen to podcasts or check out the episodes here!
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Join the UW-Madison Division of Extension as they search for new crops for Wisconsin growers, processors, and consumers on The Cutting Edge. The strength of Wisconsin’s agricultural economy is its diversity…something that doesn’t just happen by chance. It is a product of the relentless drive of researchers and farmers to innovate, explore, and experiment. Join us for a glimpse into the exciting new research and development bringing new crops and diversity to Wisconsin. Subscribe where you listen to podcasts or check out the episodes here!
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Second and fourth Thursdays from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. beginning April 10
The Badger Crop Connect series provides agronomists, crop consultants, and farmers with timely crop updates for Wisconsin. Webinars take place all season long, from April through October. CCA CEUs are available by topic for each presentation.
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Aug. 14 from 1 – 3:00 p.m.
Marshall
Join Dane Demo Farms to:
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- Hear from Tim Prosser on how the farm prepared for the no-till journey, and what his experience has been with the process so far
- See data collected on moisture and temperature in the different plots which include tilled, no-tilled, along with three plots with no-till and cover crops from Francisco Arriaga, soil scientist with UW-Madison Extension
- Learn information on slug populations and beneficial insects as monitored in the plots this spring from Dane Elmquist, conservation cropping systems specialist with UW-Madison Extension
- Check out plots to see how they compare to each other
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Aug. 15 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Millston
Attend the annual cranberry summer field day and trade show Fri., Aug. 15 in Millston at Habelman Bros. Company. Attend UW mini-clinics with Dr. Amaya Atucha, Dr. Jed Colquhoun, and Dr. Leslie Holland from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Aug. 21 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cambridge
This event is a fantastic opportunity for all grape growers to ask questions, soak up expert insights, and connect with fellow growers. Our host, Frank Peregrine, will welcome you to his award-winning vineyard, boasting gold, silver, and bronze medals from the Wisconsin State Fair since 2013, known for its boutique wines and exceptional hospitality.
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August 27, 2025
Arlington Ag Research Station
A day of rotating field talks from faculty experts and researchers in crop management, pest management, forage, and soils.
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Hear from us and our partners more often! |
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| Veggie producers, sign up to receive tailored updates from the UW–Madison Departments of Plant Pathology, Entomology, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences, and Soil and Environmental Science.
Sign up by contacting Dr. Amanda Gevens.
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Fruit producers, sign up to receive tailored updates from the UW–Madison Fruit Program. Sign up and read more here.
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Sign up to receive pest monitoring data and maps, current articles on economically important plant pests affecting Wisconsin's field crops, fruits, vegetables, nurseries, and forests. Sign up on DATCP's website or read newsletters on the web here.
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UW–Madison Division of Extension Crops and Soils Program
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Partially supported by National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Crop Protection and Pest Management-Extension Implementation Program award number 2024-70006-43559.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
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