Crops

Latest News and Announcements

The Cutting Edge: A Podcast in Search of New Crops for Wisconsin – Join UW-Madison Division of Extension as they search for new crops for Wisconsin growers, processors, and consumers. The strength of Wisconsin’s agricultural economy is its diversity…something that doesn’t just happen by chance. It is a product of the relentless drive of researchers and farmers to innovate, explore, and experiment. Join us for a glimpse into the exciting new research and development bringing new crops and diversity to Wisconsin.

Preventing Spread of Weed Seeds from Field to Field This Fall News Release, September 21, 2021
Corn Grain Harvest and Tar Spot Video, September 9, 2021
Tar Spot on Corn and Silage Harvest Video, September 9, 2021
Harvest Considerations for Corn Fields with Tar Spot News Release, September 8, 2021
UW Weed Science Program Seeking Waterhemp Seeds for Herbicide Resistance Project News Release, September 3, 2021
Badger Crop Connect to Resume Timely Growing Season Updates News Release March 1, 2021
Pasture Weed Management Webinar March 9, 2021 News Release February 25, 2021
ARC and PLC Signup Recommendations for 2021 for Wisconsin Farmers December 23, 2020
UW 2020 Hybrid and Variety Trials Now Available News Release December 2, 2020
UW Organic Grain Winter Programming Announced News Release November 12, 2020
Weed Seed Movement via Combines News Release October 1, 2020
Industrial Hemp Virtual Field Day News Release September 11, 2020
Updated Cover Crop Selection Tool Now Available News Release September 3, 2020
Getting Ready For Corn Silage Harvest News Release August 20, 2020
Wisconsin Marestail Herbicide Resistance Screening Project News Release August 3, 2020
New Field Crop Disease and Insect Assessment Tool Available News Release July 31, 2020
Building Knowledge About Wisconsin’s Cover Crops: A Data Collection Project News Release July 23, 2020
Potato Leafhopper Management in Alfalfa News Release July 2, 2020
Japanese Beetle Considerations for Crops News Release July 2, 2020
Post-Emergence Corn & Soybean Herbicide Product Restrictions for Broadcast Applications News Release May 20, 2020
Considerations for Buying and Selling Standing Hay News Release May 15, 2020
Alfalfa Winter Injury & Kill: Evaluating Stands for 2020 News Release April 9, 2020
DATCP Extends Pesticide Applicator Certification News Release March 27, 2020 Latest Fact Sheet April 2, 2020

Hybrid and Variety Trials

Wisconsin Corn Hybrid Trials for 2020
Wisconsin Soybean Variety Trials for 2020
Wisconsin Winter Wheat Trials for 2019
Wisconsin Oat and Barley Trials for 2019
Southeast MN Soybean Variety Trial for 2019
Minnesota Field Crop Trial Results for 2020
Bt Trait Table for selecting hybrids for 2020 growing season

Cash Rent Worksheet

Cash Rent Worksheet for Cropland (2 pages, 2232KB .xls) …This Microsoft Excel file can be saved on your own computer, it automatically calculates returns based on your farm data as you enter it.