How to Compare Different Heating Fuels
At this time of year when the energy bill arrives after the first shot of cold weather, there is often grumbling about fuel costs and wondering if there is a less expensive option.
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EP-Resilient Environment 
Soil, Water and Nutrient Management Meetings scheduled for November and December
The University of Wisconsin-Extension in conjunction with UW-Madison Department of Soil Science will conduct eight Soil, Water and Nutrient Management Meetings Nov. 29 – Dec. 5, 2017 around the state to provide research updates in the field of soil management, fertility, and nutrient management.
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Wisconsin Cover Crops Conference scheduled for Oct. 4, 2017
In partnership with Sheboygan County UW-Extension, Washington and Ozaukee County Land Conservation Departments, and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, Michael Fields Agricultural Institute (MFAI) will be host the 2017 Wisconsin Cover Crops Conference, a tour examining the role of cover crops in soil and water quality, on October 4.
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Vines taking over
Mark Renz, UW-Extension weed scientist Department of Agronomy UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences mrenz@wisc.edu 608-263-7437 Total time: 3:14 0:20 – What are they? 0:50 – What to do about them 1:40 – Impact on other species 2:14 – Identifying them 3:02 – Lead out TRANSCRIPT Lorre Kolb: Vines taking over. We’re visiting today […]
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The 2017 Soybean-Growing Season
Shawn Conley, UW-Extension soybean and small grains specialist, speaks on the 2017 soybean-growing season.
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Activities focus on water quality and soil health at UW-Extension Education Station
Interactive demonstrations, discussions and displays – both inside and outside of UW-Extension’s Education Station will highlight stewardship of the land, water and environment.
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New Guide To Toxic Plants
Mark Renz, UW-Extension Weed Specialist, talks about a new guide to toxic plants.
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Local leaders honored by Lake Superior Reserve
Contact: Erika Washburn, 715-919-2154, Erika.Washburn@uwex.edu James Hurley, director of Wisconsin Sea Grant, and Terry White, Second District supervisor of Douglas County, were honored recently by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and its Reserve Advisory Board. Both Hurley and White were recognized with outstanding achievement awards for their support of the Reserve by Director […]
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ThinkWater Fellows announced for 2017-18
ThinkWater has announced the selection of ten leaders in water education, outreach and extension to be ThinkWater Fellows for 2017-18.
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Wells affect water flows in the Central Sands region
Both irrigation wells and municipal wells affect flows in the Little Plover River near Plover, Wisconsin, stretches of which ran dry in past years, according to a new scientific report.
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