Managing Nutrients on Wisconsin Soils Webinar Workshop – 2013 Presented by: UW-Madison Department of Soil Science and UW-Extension Nutrient & Pest Management Program Managing Nutrients on Wisconsin Soils Workshop is being offered in a webinar …
Fertility & Soil
Wondering how much nitrate might be left in the soil from the 2012 crop?
Wondering how much nitrate might be left in the soil from the 2012 crop? Carrie A.M. Laboski, Extension Soil Fertility/Nutrient Management Specialist Drought conditions throughout much of Wisconsin in 2012 resulted in yields that were …
When should I soil sample this fall?
When should I soil sample this fall? Carrie A.M. Laboski, Extension Soil Fertility/Nutrient Management Specialist This past summer’s drought has left some wondering when they should soil sample this fall. Sampling very dry soil may …
Planting Winter Wheat into Dry Soil
Planting Winter Wheat into Dry Soil Shawn Conley, Soybean and Wheat Extension Specialist Dry soil conditions have sparked many questions from growers on how best to establish their winter wheat crop. As we have been …
Two new NPM apps for Android smartphones
The University of Wisconsin Nutrient and Pest Management Program has just released two apps for users of Android smartphones. These apps, which were introduced last year for iPhone and iPad, are now available at the …
2012 Sulfur Fertilizer Price Comparison for Alfalfa
2012 Sulfur Fertilizer Price Comparison for Alfalfa Carrie Laboski, Extension Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management Specialist Reports from Southwestern Wisconsin suggest that sulfur deficiency may already be showing up in some alfalfa fields. Sulfur (S) …
Wisconsin Certified Soil Testing Laboratories
Wisconsin Certified Soil Testing Laboratories John Peters, Director, UW Soil Testing Laboratories SGS Mowers Soil Testing Plus of Toulon, IL has withdrawn from the Wisconsin certification program. Therefore, as of March 2012, there are now …
Fertilizer Calculator Spreadsheet
Fertilizer Calculator Spreadsheet Craig Saxe, Agriculture Agent, UWEX Juneau Co. An Excel spreadsheet is now available to help with the math when applying fertilizer to a garden, lawn or small field plot. Using a soil test …
Diagnosing nutrient deficiencies in vegetable crops
Diagnosing nutrient deficiencies in vegetable crops Matt Ruark, Extension Soil Scientist Diagnosing nutrient deficiency symptoms in vegetables can be a challenge. They may be crops or plants with which we have little experience working with …
Considerations for late season UAN applications Matt Ruark, Extension Soil Scientist When deciding to make any late-season, rescue application of nitrogen (N), you will need to evaluate your N management program relative to the potential …