Author: mdruark
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Posted on June 21, 2023
Research on interseeding cover crops highlighted
Claire Benning, who is pursuing a master’s degree in Agroecology, is researching the effects of cover crops in single and multispecies applications on organic corn […]
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Posted on March 6, 2023
Soil health metrics for potato
The USDA-Specialty Crop Research Initiative Potato Soil Health Project was awarded in 2018 to help the potato industry explore how soil health can be improved […]
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Posted on January 7, 2022
Discovery Farms newsletter now available
Check out the last Discovery Farms newsletter (The Tree): https://uwdiscoveryfarms.org/2022/01/06/the-tree-winter-2022/ Learn more about our projects to quantify nitrate leaching in farm fields and new members […]
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Posted on November 5, 2020
Talking cover crops with Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin
Interested in hearing about how cover crops can be used in dairy-based cropping systems? Then check out the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin (PDPW) podcast […]
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Posted on October 28, 2020
Dairy Innovation Hub video promotes Discovery Farms research
The Ruark Lab was recently awarded a Short-Term/High-Impact research grant by the Dairy Innovation Hub (DIH). Dr. Ruark explains the components of the grant in […]
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Posted on October 11, 2020
Effectiveness of using low rates of plant nutrients
The regional publication, Effectiveness of Using Low Rates of Plant Nutrients, has been revised and updated. This publication was led by Dr. David Franzen, Extension […]
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Posted on September 10, 2020
Updated cover crop selector tool
The Midwest Cover Crops Council (MCCC) —made up of representatives from 12 Midwest states and universities, including Purdue, the province of Ontario and other agricultural stakeholders — […]
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Posted on August 31, 2020
Fumigation and the nitrogen cycle
Fumigation is a commonly used management tool, especially on soils used for potato production. Fumigation affects the nitrogen cycle by inhibiting nitrification and does so […]
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Posted on June 12, 2019
Cover crop considerations for prevented planting
A new bulletin from the Midwest Cover Crop Council provides recommendations for summer planting of cover crops. Before doing anything – first consult with your […]
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Posted on May 9, 2018
Benchmarking nitrogen use efficiency in Wisconsin
In 2017, UW Discovery Farms finished its third year of NUE assessments. A fourth year is planned for 2018. This handout summarizes what we’ve learned […]