Agriculture

Author(s) Richard Wolkowski, Marilyn Thelen, Catherine Sereg. Adopting practices that increase soil organic matter build soil resilience, fortify ...

Author(s) Christelle Guédot, Janet van Zoeren. In the summer of 2016, the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) was detected for the first time in agr...

Author(s) S. Thomas-Sharma, P. S. McManus. Soon after the discovery of Tobacco streak virus (TSV) in cranberry, Blueberry shock virus (BlShV) was ...

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

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

Author(s) Karen Delahaut. Black cutworm larvae are active nighttime feeders, clipping many seedlings at or below the soil line. They prefer beets,...

Author(s) Brendon Panke, Michelle Dobbratz, Mark Renz. Invasive plants can thrive and aggressively spread beyond their natural range, disrupting e...

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 ...

Author(s) Scott Sanford. Higher heating costs have motivated many greenhouse growers to search for ways to reduce energy expenses. Those consideri...

Author(s) Susan E. Rice Mahr, Raymond A. Cloyd, Daniel L. Mahr, Clifford S. Sadof. Greenhouse managers wage ongoing battles with insect pests. Thi...

Author(s) Daniel L. Mahr, Paul Whitaker, Nino Ridgway. This colorful, richly illustrated booklet offers an introduction to beneficial natural ene...

Author(s) Jed Colquhoun, Christelle Guedot, Patty McManus, Deana Knuteson. This workbook is a practical tool for grower use throughout the entire ...

Author(s) Deana L. Knuteson, Walter R. Stevenson, Jeffrey A. Wyman, Alvin J. Bussan, Jed B. Colquhoun, Carrie A.M. Laboski, Erin M. Silva. Updated...

Author(s) Deana L. Knuteson, Walter R. Stevenson, Jeffrey A. Wyman, Alvin J. Bussan, Jed B. Colquhoun, Carrie A.M. Laboski. Updated for 2010 with ...

Author(s) Bill Bland, Merritt Bussiere As the number of small dairy farms in Wisconsin declines, larger farms proliferate, raising community conce...

Author(s) Brendon Panke, Michelle Dobbratz, Mark Renz. Invasive plants can thrive and aggressively spread beyond their natural range, disrupting e...

Author(s) Matthew Digman, Dan Undersander, Kevin Shinners, Craig Saxe. Rapid drying of hay and haylage shortens the harvest window, enhances fora...

Author(s) Karen Delahaut, Walt Stevenson. Cercospora leaf spot is the most prevalent and devastating disease of the table beet in Wisconsin. This ...

Author(s) Ed Jesse, Bob Cropp. How are federal milk marketing order prices calculated and how do they affect the price farmers receive for milk? T...

Author(s) John L. Skinner. Discover the value and purpose of bantams, and their characteristics, breeds, and varieties. Learn how to get started r...

Author(s) K. A. Delahaut Aster leafhoppers feed on vegetables, field crops, flowers and weeds, spreading aster yellows disease. Learn when to scou...

Author(s) Zahi K. Atallah, Walter R. Stevenson. Potato tubers may become infected in the field but show no symptoms for days, or even weeks, after...

Author(s) K. A. Delahaut. The common and spotted asparagus beetle are common pests in Wisconsin. This fact sheet details the insects' life cycle, ...

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

Author(s) P. S. McManus, Teryl R. Roper. Learn to recognize the symptoms of fire blight. Suggests ways to prevent and manage this serious disease...

Author(s) M. F. Heimann, G. L. Worf Cedar-rust complex is caused by a fungus that requires two hosts—juniper plus apple, crabapple, hawthorn, or ...

Author(s) Annie Deutsch, Christelle Guédot. Apple maggot, also commonly known as railway worm, is a significant pest of apples in commercial and b...

Author(s) P. S. McManus, M. F. Heimann Sooty blotch and flyspeck are separate diseases that often occur together on apple and pear fruit during l...

Author(s) T. R. Roper. This detailed publication lists ripening dates, tree and fruit characteristics, and relative disease resistance for more t...

Author(s) K. M. Kobriger, D. J. Hagedorn, W. R. Stevenson.  Bean root rot is one of the most destructive diseases of commercially grown snap beans...

Author(s) Dan Undersander, Craig Grau, Dennis Cosgrove, Jerry Doll, Neal Martin. As alfalfa stands age and thin, the primary question becomes: is ...

Author(s) Dan Undersander, Dennis Cosgrove, Eileen Cullen, Craig Grau, Marlin E. Rice, Mark Renz, Craig Sheaffer, Glen Shewmaker, Mark Sulc. Form...

Author(s) Dan Undersander, Marvin H. Hall, Paul Vassalotti, Dennis Cosgrove. This full-color booklet presents, in word and picture, the story of h...

Author(s) Keith Kelling. Modern management of alfalfa uses improved varieties, intensive harvest schedules, direct seeding, and up-to-date fertili...

Author(s) Emmett Schulte, Keith Kelling. Aglime is the cornerstone of a good soil fertility program. Aglime and fertilizer work together to build ...