University of Wisconsin-Madison research is helping state potato growers dramatically reduce the chemicals they use to manage what traditionally has been a pesticide-intensive crop.

Five students received Activity and Leadership awards from the Wisconsin Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni Association at the Farm and Industry Short Course graduation in Madison April 1.

Nine students were honored for their outstanding academics at the Farm and Industry Short Course graduation in Madison April 1.

The Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has announced the appointment of five people to its Citizens Advisory Council. The new members will help set the agenda for Wisconsin research on food production, marketing, and distribution systems that are profitable, environmentally friendly, and good for local communities.

Some Wisconsin farmers harvest red clover three times during the summer, as if it were alfalfa; others take two cuts that are often made too late for optimal forage quality. University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers say neither of those approaches is best.

Six CALS faculty members will be honored at the Gamma Sigma Delta banquet Monday, April 24 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Memorial Union. Banquet tickets are $20. For more information, please call CALS Outreach Services, (608) 263-1672.

Grazing offers many dairy farmers an alternative way to stay profitable, according to a new study that documented the financial performance of graziers over several years.

At one time, weeding was a tedious, backbreaking part of farm work. Today it’s a tedious, backbreaking part of research. Just ask Jed Colquhoun, Shawn Conley or Mike Moechnig.

University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have begun a new effort to understand weed-crop competition and to predict corn and soybean yield loss associated with weeds. When completed, the research will help Wisconsin growers manage weeds more efficiently and reduce their reliance on herbicides.

Conflicts over the use of agricultural land in Wisconsin have increased dramatically in recent years. Conversion of farm land for non-farm use and expanding livestock operations are among the sources of these conflicts.