Tag: Plant pathology
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Posted on December 12, 2018
2019 OGRAIN Organic Grain Conference offered in January
Farmers interested in transitioning to organic grain or improving their existing organic grain systems are invited to attend the 2019 OGRAIN Organic Grain Conference, set […]
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Posted on September 19, 2018
UW–Madison, apple growers bring data to the orchard
The robot weather station stands sentinel above the deer fence of an apple orchard in the hills near Hell Hollow Road in Richland County. The […]
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Posted on September 17, 2018
Harvest of Ideas forum to explore how UW–Madison can support organic agriculture in Wisconsin and beyond
Agricultural researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and members of Wisconsin’s agricultural community are invited to attend the upcoming Harvest of Ideas forum to explore […]
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Posted on September 14, 2018
New grant will help researchers define best practices for no-till organic grain production
Organic farmers are in a tough spot when it comes to controlling weeds. Since conventional herbicides aren’t an option, many choose to use tillage — […]
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Posted on August 9, 2018
UW Organic Agriculture Field Day to focus on reducing tillage and intensifying cover crops
As farmers become increasingly aware of the importance of maintaining and improving soil health, they are seeking more options to integrate cover crops and perennials […]
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Posted on July 20, 2018
Late blight: Signs, symptoms and what to do – Audio/RSS Feed
Amanda Gevens, UW-Extension Plant Pathologist Department of Plant Pathology UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (608) 890-3072 gevens@wisc.edu Total time – 3:05 0:11 – […]
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Posted on July 19, 2018
Field day to showcase 400-cow dairy supported with organic grain production
Wilson Organic Farms will host a free field day on Tuesday, July 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to showcase the operation’s organic grain […]
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Posted on June 27, 2018
UW–Madison turfgrass facility to host summer field day, dedicate new storage building
The Wisconsin Turfgrass Association’s annual Summer Field Day is set for Tuesday, July 24 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s O.J. Noer Turfgrass Research and Educational […]
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Posted on June 12, 2018
OGRAIN to host series of summer field days
In a time of continued low-margin years, farmers are increasingly looking for ways to diversify their income while being more efficient and productive. To showcase […]
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Posted on June 7, 2018
UW spinoffs win awards, including top honor, at Governor’s Business Plan Contest
A University of Wisconsin–Madison spinoff won the grand prize and three others won top awards in their categories in the 15th annual Governor’s Business Plan […]