With an exceptionally mild winter behind us many are looking forward to fields and forests regaining green foliage. But many who have already ventured out are finding early signs of a big tick season to come. Though ticks are most common from May through November in Wisconsin, early reports …
• Agroptimizer recommendations for soybean resulted in increased yield and similar profit compared to expert recommendations.
Spring is here and Beck's Practical Farm Research (PFR)® team is excited to celebrate our 60th year of providing unbiased agronomic research to help farmers succeed. Check out the latest episode of The DIG as the guys breakdown some of our most exciting and innovative studies for this year.
It's that time of the year again. Agri-View offers a list of available agricultural scholarships.
Climate-smart agricultural programs, often referred to as regenerative programs, are gaining momentum through various methods like carbon capture, no-till, cover cropping, biologicals and other greenhouse-gas-reducing practices. But selecting a program can be challenging because many often r…
Agri-View offers a schedule of events of special interest to our readers. Some events and activities might require advance registration. Email agriview@madison.com with calendar submissions.
It’s one thing for a hybrid citrus tree to tolerate citrus greening disease -- Huanglongbing -- and quite another if it also produces orange-like fruit, especially if the juice makes for a delicious breakfast beverage. Now, that holy grail of traits could be closer at hand, thanks to the che…
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – Waves lap up on the sandy shore of Lake Michigan along Point Beach State Forest. Pleasure boats and 1,000-foot lakers pass along the distant horizon’s blue line. Families frolic on the beach as dogs chase sticks into the freshwater surf.
The warmer winter and early spring have increased the potential for grain-storage problems and the need for grain monitoring and management, said Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University-Extension agricultural engineer and grain-drying expert. Stored grain temperature increases in parts …
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EPA warns of herbicide risk
Crabgrass is an annual warm-season grass that is fast-growing, easy to establish, and capable of natural and prolific reseeding, all of which allows it to excel as a “weed.”
The easy way isn’t always the best way. Case in point -- an “easy” way to choose and sell seed is to pick the top one or two plot performers. But that approach isn’t going to help anyone out in the long run.
SASKATCHEWAN, Canada – All too often a crop is not harvested by a combine as efficiently as it could be due to operator error in setting the machine correctly. That can result in significant grain losses as well as extra fuel use, time wasted and, of course, money.
It's that time of the year again. Agri-View offers a list of available agricultural scholarships.
Wisconsin had 3.3 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending April 14, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Despite a warm weekend, cool and wet conditions earlier in the week kept equipment out of the fields throughout most of the …
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to be aware and stay safe during the 2024 spring turkey season April 17-May 28. Hunters and public land users may be sharing fields and forests during the season and need to be aware and ale…
AGCO Corporation has launched PTx, a new brand representing its precision-agriculture portfolio. PTx combines precision-ag technologies from the cornerstones of AGCO’s tech stack – Precision Planting – and its newest joint venture, PTx Trimble, according to the company. AGCO designs, manufac…
Agri-View offers a schedule of events of special interest to our readers. Some events and activities might require advance registration. Email agriview@madison.com with calendar submissions.
As the winter chill gradually fades away and the warmer temperatures of spring emerge, it’s time for property owners to focus their attention on their post-frame buildings. The changing seasons bring with them the need to thoroughly inspect your pole barn for any damages that may have occurr…
Scientists recently discovered that the spotted lanternfly, an invasive threat to fruit crops and many trees, may have an Achilles heel – an attraction to vibration.
Cities in Wisconsin are growing. The same thing is happening all across the nation. Before our eyes houses spring up in farm fields, like a new crop. The problem is that once a crop of houses appears on land, the land won’t ever grow food again.
Unsure how to maximize your soybean harvest? From insights into the ideal planting window, cover crop termination, and the power of planter box additives, this episode is packed with practical tips to set your soybean crop up for a profitable season!