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Author(s) Emerging Agricultural Markets Team. The sight of spring vegetables at the farmers' market means growing season has returned to Wisconsin...

Author(s) R. C. Williamson, P. J. Pellitteri. Tiny aphid-like insects frequently cause unusual swellings called galls at or near the ends of spruc...

Author(s) K. A. Delahaut. Squash bugs are a problem in Wisconsin, feeding on most vine crops such as pumpkins and squash in commercial and home ga...

Author(s) K. A. Delahaut.  The squash vine borer is an annual pest of pumpkins and squash. Winter squash are especially vulnerable. This fact shee...

This Standard Erosion Control Plan is provided to assist builders in meeting the requirement stated in chapters Comm 20 and 21 of the Wisconsin Un...

Author(s) Mike Maddox, Bill Wright. Learn how to determine what type of garden you'll build, identify resources and tools, build a committed team...

Author(s) Dave Marcouiller, Eric Olson, Jeff Prey. The overall goal of this project was to clearly identify the role of state parks and trails in ...

Author(s) Chelsea Zegler, Mark Renz, Matt Ruark, Geoff Brink. Wisconsin has the largest number of organic dairies in the United States with over 4...

Author(s) Don Schuster, Dan Undersander, Dan Schaefer, Richard M. Klemme, Mike Siemens, Larry Smith. Cattle-grazing enterprises have become increa...

Author(s) Karen Delahaut, Teryl Roper, Barbara Ingham. Enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables from your garden--or scooped up at the local farmers' mar...

Author(s) H. C. Harrison. Optimal storage conditions vary for vegetables. Lists the storage life for vegetables and ways to keep them fresher long...

A storm water basin holds rainwater after a storm so that it can be released slowly enough that it wont cause flooding and erosion. This comprehen...

Author(s) David S. Liebl. Storm water detention ponds are widely used and extremely effective. Learn about potential safety hazards and techniques...

Author(s) P. S. McManus. Angular leaf spot, caused by Xanthomonas fragariae, is the only important bacterial disease affecting strawberries. Find ...

Author(s) P. S. McManus. Black Root Rot is one of the most common problems affecting strawberries in commercial plantings and in the home garden. ...

Author(s) D. L. Mahr, P. S. McManus, T. R. Roper Strawberries are one of the easiest fruit crops for gardeners to grow. However, they are suscepti...

Author(s) D. J. Reinemann. This publication features a form to be used by farm operators, electricians, power suppliers, or others measuring stray...

Author(s) Richard Wolkowski, Thomas Cox, James Leverich. Wisconsin growers have a renewed interest in conservation tillage options. This publicati...

Author(s) Joe Harrison, Keith Bowers, Steve Norberg, Rebecca A. Larson, Horacio A. Aguirre-Villegas. Phosphorous is an important mineral in a...

Author(s) Emerging Agricultural Markets Team. Whether you're a new or experienced vegetable buyer, you're likely to find helpful information and c...

Author(s) Emerging Agricultural Markets Team. If you're looking for a new way to prepare carrots or aren't sure how to store that zucchini you bro...

Author(s) John C. Stier. This new grass is rapidly gaining popularity for its ability to thrive in dense shade and high-traffic areas. Find out wh...

 This guide is part of the Shadow of Meth project produced by a consortia of public television and radio stations in the Midwest representing som...

Author(s) Christy Stewart. Describes the importance of bees in pollinating major food crops, how to attract and support native pollinators, and h...

Author(s) Jed Colquhoun, Ken Bradbury, A.J. Bussan, Kenneth Potter, Maribeth Kniffin. Sustaining Central Sands Water Resources provides a common f...

Author(s) Brendon Panke, Mark Renz. Invasive plants can thrive and aggressively spread beyond their natural range, disrupting ecosystems. The Mana...

Author(s) Victor M. Zavala, Rebecca A. Larson, Horacio A. Aguirre-Villegas. When used effectively, manure can provide a sustainable source of fer...

Author(s) Brendon Panke, Ryan deRegnier, Mark Renz. Invasive plants can thrive and aggressively spread beyond their natural range, disrupting ecos...

Author(s) Mackenzy Naber, Matthew Ruark, Carl Rosen. Polymer-coated urea (PCU) is a slow-release nitrogen (N) fertilizer product in which each ure...

Author(s) Scott Sanford, John Panuska. Micro irrigation has numerous advantages over sprinkler irrigation and can be used in greenhouses, orchard...

Author(s) Callie L. Herron, Matthew D. Ruark. Artificial tile drainage is the most extensive soil and water management activity in midwestern agri...

Author(s) Jerry Apps. Note: A limited number of copies have been signed by the author... order soon to receive your signed edition! The People Cam...

Author(s) Geoffrey Siemering, Matthew Ruark, Francisco Arriaga, Erin Silva, Heidi Johnson. Many important field crops can benefit from an associat...

Author(s) Geoffrey Siemering, Matthew Ruark, Amanda Gevens. Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (BAA) is a bacterium found in soil ecosystems worldwide tha...

Author(s) Geoffrey Siemering, Matthew Ruark, Amanda Gevens. Trichoderma are fungi found worldwide that grow in and around plant roots and can incr...

This introduction to life at The Water's Edge reveals the advantages of a natural, wildlife-friendly shore, and describes how you can restore, cre...

The Whole Measures Mini Grant Pilot Program was launched by the Community Food Systems Team in the spring of 2014 as part of its goal to address c...

Author(s) John C. Panuska, Matthew D. Ruark, Eric T. Cooley. This fact sheet provides information on locating, inspecting, and maintaining tile dr...

Author(s): Eric T. Cooley, Matthew D. Ruark, John C. Panuska. This publication provides information on nutrient management concerns in tile-drain...

Author(s) Matt Ruark, John Panuska, Eric Cooley, Joe Pagel. Subsurface drainage is used for agricultural, residential, and industrial purposes to...

Author(s) Scott Sanford. Wisconsin has no state standards or set specifications for the sale of firewood, but the moisture content, tree species, ...

Author(s) Kristin Krokowski. Insects and diseases can affect fruits and vegetables in the garden. Most damage poses no health risk. This series of...

Author(s) L. D. Wells-Hansen, P. S. McManus. Tobacco streak virus (TSV) is one of four viruses detected in cranberry to date. Irregularly shaped, ...

Author(s) Karen Delahaut, Walt Stevenson.  Bacterial spot and speck are found wherever tomatoes or peppers are grown. On occasion, these diseases ...

Author(s) Karen Delahaut, Walt Stevenson. Environmental factors can affect the look—and sometimes the flavor—of developing tomato fruits. Because ...

Author(s) Karen Delahaut, Walt Stevenson. Even though symptoms may not appear until after harvest, many of the disease-causing organisms that caus...

Author(s) Karen Delahaut, Walt Stevenson. Both early blight and Septoria leaf spot are potentially serious diseases that affect the leaves, stems,...

Author(s) Karen Delahaut, Walt Stevenson. Fusarium and Verticillium wilts once routinely devastated tomato crops. However, the availability of res...