On December 14, 2022, Dr. Will Osterholz, a Research Soil Scientist at USDA-ARS will kick off the Discovery Farms conference and present his findings on the relationship between soil health and water quality. Dr. Osterholz …
2022 Discovery Farms Conference
Stacking the deck: Integrating management practices for water quality, agronomic and management benefits This year’s Discovery Farms conference will connect water quality, agronomy and management practices on farms by showcasing the importance of stacking practices …
Nitrogen Use Efficiency Project Participant Information
Project summary Since 2015, the Discovery Farms® Program has collaborated with Wisconsin farmers to measure Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) on fields across the state. NUE is an easy-to-use assessment tool for evaluating current nitrogen (N) …
Discovery Farms 2021 Year in Review
2021 was a successful year for the Discovery Farms Program with many new changes. New projects were started, monitoring equipment was removed from a completed project, new hires were made, and data analysis brought new …
The Tree: Winter 2022
In this issue: Capturing drainage below the root zone Partner piece: Kewaunee County Introducing the Ag Water Quality Program Get to know our staff Read the full issue
The Tree: Spring 2021
In this issue: Why we monitor: Early observations from the Antigo Flats Improving water quality and soil health on tile-drained lands Keeping up with your conservation goals through change and challenge So when did you …
Discovery Farms 2020 Year in Review
See how we adapted to changes in 2020 to continue our research and connect with our subscribers. We miss seeing you in person but we are glad we could continue our work safely! Discovery Farms …
Journal of Nutrient Management
The Journal of Nutrient Management, published by Hoards Dairyman is a quarterly magazine. Discovery Farms contributes to this magazine with our latest research results. Check-it-out and subscribe!
Ag Water Exchange
The Ag Water Exchange blog is a place for thoughtful discussion of ideas and information on water quality and agricultural management practices. The goal of the Ag Water Exchange is to contribute to the greater …
The Tree: Fall 2020
In this issue: Watching the weather Partnership brings new opportunities to measure Nitrogen Use Efficiency Weather creating an increasing need for conservation efforts Discovery Farms Resources Read the full issue