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The Basics of Micro Irrigation
Author(s) Scott Sanford, John Panuska. Micro irrigation has numerous advantages over sprinkler irrigation and can be used in greenhouses, orchard...
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Wisconsin Land Use Megatrends: Energy
Author(s) Anna Haines, Lynn Markham, Dan McFarlane, Eric Olson, Rebecca Roberts, Linda Stoll. This publication is intended for local government of...
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Poultry Barn Heating with Wood Energy
Author(s) Scott Sanford. Wood heating results in lower barn humidity, dryer litter, reduced ammonia production, and requires less ventilation whic...
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Wisconsin Land Use Megatrends: Agriculture
Author(s) Anna Haines, Lynn Markham, Dan McFarlane, Eric Olson, Rebecca Roberts, Linda Stoll. Numerous maps and graphs help tell the tale of how a...
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Well Water Precoolers
Author(s) Scott Sanford. Using a well water precooler to cool milk can save a dairy farmer up to 15% in electricity. This highly detailed fact she...
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Ventilation and Cooling Systems for Animal Housing
Author(s) Scott Sanford. This fact sheet covers the mechanical ventilation options used on dairy farms, including box fans and high-volume, low-sp...
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Variable Speed Milk Pumps
Author(s) Scott Sanford. Variable speed (VS) milk processors save energy on the dairy farm by slowing the flow rate of milk passing through the pr...
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Vacuum Systems
Author(s) Scott Sanford. The vacuum system on a typical dairy farm consumes a sizable amount of electricity. This fact sheet discusses variable sp...
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Using Curtains to Reduce Greenhouse Heating and Cooling Costs
Author(s) Scott Sanford. If you're wondering what you can do to significantly reduce your greenhouse energy costs, consider adding curtains! Green...
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Strip-Tillage: A Conservation Option for Wisconsin Farmers
Author(s) Richard Wolkowski, Thomas Cox, James Leverich. Wisconsin growers have a renewed interest in conservation tillage options. This publicati...
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Refrigeration Systems
Author(s) Scott Sanford. In order to cool milk to proper storage temperature on a dairy farm, several technologies are available. This fact sheet ...
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Reducing Greenhouse Energy Consumption: An Overview
Author(s) Scott Sanford. With energy costs representing more than 10% of greenhouse growers' sales, now is an optimal time to consider ways to red...
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Low-Cost Energy Conservation: Ventilation and Heating Systems
Author(s) Scott Sanford. This fact sheet discusses how properly installed and maintained ventilation and heating systems can reduce energy consump...
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Low-Cost Energy Conservation: Irrigation and Crop Storage Facilities
Author(s) Scott Sanford. Quick tips on how to make irrigation and crop storage facilities more energy efficient (2 pages; 2003). Download
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Low-Cost Energy Conservation: Indoor and Outdoor Lighting
Author(s) Scott Sanford. This fact sheet considers adjustments that can be made to both outdoor and indoor lighting on the farm to reduce energy c...
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Low-Cost Energy Conservation: Heating Hot Water
Author(s) Scott Sanford. This fact sheet presents many options for reducing hot water consumption on the farm (2 pages; 2003). Download
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Low-Cost Energy Conservation: Grain Drying
Author(s) Scott Sanford. This fact sheet presents various means to improve grain drying and reduce energy consumption on the farm (2 pages; 2003). ...
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Low-Cost Energy Conservation: General Farm Enterprise
Author(s) Scott Sanford. This fact sheet briefly presents some of the management practices that can reduce energy use or lower energy costs on the ...
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Lighting Technology: LED Lamps for Home, Farm and Small Business
Author(s) Scott Sanford. This fact sheet discusses how light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, are a good choice for your home, farm or small business. Th...
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Heating Water on Dairy Farms
Author(s) Scott Sanford. This fact sheet details the ways in which careful hot water management can save money and energy on the farm (4 pages; 20...
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Greenhouse Unit Heaters: Types, Placement, and Efficiency
Author(s) Scott Sanford. The air temperature of a greenhouse is critical for plant growth and disease control, and the type of heater used to heat...
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Energy-Efficient Dairy Farms
Author(s) Scott Sanford. This fact sheet briefly presents the ways in which using up-to-date technology and equipment can save the dairy farmer mo...
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Energy-Efficient Agricultural Lighting
Author(s) Scott Sanford. Proper lighting on the farm increases productivity, ensures safety, and improves morale. This detailed sheet serves as a ...
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Biomass Heating in Greenhouses: Case Studies
Author(s) Scott Sanford. With the wide variety of biomass fuels and heating systems on the market, it can be difficult to know which options will ...
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Biomass Energy for Heating Greenhouses
Author(s) Scott Sanford. Higher heating costs have motivated many greenhouse growers to search for ways to reduce energy expenses. Those consideri...
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