Maps showing potential for soil contamination issued for Wisconsin’s lead-zinc mining district

Maps showing the aftermath of lead and zinc mining in Southwest Wisconsin became available in early October. The maps build on digitized information about mine shafts, open-pit mines, smelters, abandoned rail lines and other features from the 150-year history of mining for lead and zinc in Green, Lafayette, Grant and Iowa counties.

The life of soil

Matt Ruark talks about soil – it’s importance to agriculture – and the health of soil.

Should you inoculate your soil with microbials?

There is an increasing number of soil biological inoculant products. Many farmers and consultants may be considering their use, but aren’t exactly sure what they are or what their benefit would be. University of Wisconsin-Extension scientists explain the products’ uses.

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.

New tech used for soil moisture management

John Panuska covers the new technology changing the way we understand soil.

Soil Sampling Season (on Wisconsin Farms) Is Just Around the Corner

Fall is the ideal time of year to conduct routine soil sampling of your cropland according to Kim Meyer, University of Wisconsin-Madison/Extension’s Nutrient & Pest Management (NPM) Program.

Agronomy/Soils Field Day scheduled for Aug. 27 at Arlington Research Station

Four tours will highlight the latest in agronomy and soils research at the Agronomy/Soils Field Day Wednesday, Aug. 27 at UW-Madison’s Arlington Agricultural Research Station.