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Reducing the carbon footprint

Fri, 17 May 2013

Matt Ruark talks about research aimed at reducing the carbon footprint for dairy.

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Farmers may need to consider alternative crops for forage after alfalfa winterkill

Thu, 16 May 2013

With reports of significant alfalfa stand damage due to winterkill after a year of drought and tight forage inventories, farmers may need to consider alternative crops to provide much needed forage earlier in the season. Alfalfa, oat, and pea seeds may already be in short supply. Dan Undersander, University of Wisconsin-Extension forage agronomist at UW-Madison, provides information on alternative crops that may offer options for dairy farmers in need of forages.

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The cradle of the birth place of vitamins

Fri, 10 May 2013

David Nelson explains how vitamins were discovered by researchers like Stephen Babcock at UW-Madison around the turn of the 20th Century.

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Slow down and stay safe this spring

Fri, 03 May 2013

Cheryl Skjolaas explains why slowing down can help you stay safe as you head to the field and gardens this spring

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Great Wisconsin Birdathon kicks off in May

Fri, 26 Apr 2013

Pick 24 hours in May and go birding. Jamie Nack explains the Great Wisconsin Birdathon.

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Extension Responds

In Wisconsin, alfalfa stands have been damaged by winterkill. Wisconsin dairy and livestock farmers may find they are short of feed both this summer and into the coming winter months. Extension Responds with information about alternate forages and management tips.