Author: mdruark
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Posted on January 27, 2010
Long winter days
January is Extension Month for the Ruark Lab! This January was especially busy with presentations give at the following events. Wisconsin Fresh Fruit and Vegetable […]
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Posted on December 3, 2009
2009 Area Soil, Water & Nutrient Management Meetings
The 2009 Area Soil, Water & Nutrient Management Meetings are underway! This year’s topics include: Update of water quality research findings from Discovery Farms Soil […]
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Posted on October 22, 2009
The economics of soil testing
Soil testing is the only tool we have to evaluate the pH, phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) status of the soil. Knowing this information allows […]
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Posted on September 23, 2009
Frontiers of Soil Science Workshop
A publication from the National Academies of Science was released from the 2005 Frontiers of Soil Science Workshop. This was an excellent workshop that covered […]
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Posted on September 18, 2009
The passing of Norman Borlaug
Dr. Norman Borlaug passed away September 12, 2009 at the age of 95. As a young scientist, I looked up to Dr. Borlaug, not only […]
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Posted on September 1, 2009
Juneau-Adams-Marquette County Field Day – September 3rd
Wednesday, September 3rd 2009 – Juneau-Adams-Marquette County Corn & Soybean Grower Field Day. Located at the Cenex Answer plots. Dr. Joe Lauer, Dr. Chris Boermoom, […]
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Posted on August 25, 2009
Organic Field Day @ Arlington Ag Research Station
Wednesday, August 26th – Organic Field Day. Highlighting new discoveries and endevors in organic ag management. For more information click here.
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Posted on August 19, 2009
Regional meeting on soil organic matter
Just finished a day and half meeting of the NCERA59 Regional Meeting on Soil Organic Matter: Formation, Function and Management. Ten scientists from across […]
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Posted on August 3, 2009
First sweet corn field study to be harvested on Wednesday
Four on-farm field trials were conducted this year to evaluate nitrogen (N) fertilizer need for sweet corn. The first field site is ready to be […]
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Posted on July 14, 2009
Check out the Soil Doctors at Farm Tech Days!
http://www.wifarmtechnologydays.com/