Join MSU Extension on March 4-6, 2025, for the 2025 Drainage Workshop. Learn modern drainage design concepts, hands-on QGIS training, practical solutions, and live demonstrations. Increase your profit with expert guidance! #DrainageWorkshop canr.msu.edu/news/register-…

The Soil Health Institute’s 10th Anniversary Meeting will be held in St. Louis, Missouri, from Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Exchange ideas, spark new collaborations, and shape the future of soil health. Registration details are coming soon. soilhealthinstitute.org/news-events/an…

The Central Sands face serious nitrate challenges with sandy soils, high-nitrogen crops, and unpredictable rainfall. A new UW–Madison Division of Extension resource offers research-backed strategies to reduce nitrogen loss and safeguard water quality. agwater.extension.wisc.edu/agriculture-ni…

Join Practical Farmers on March 11 for a webinar on Optimal Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates for Corn. Dr. Sotirios Archontoulis, ISU professor, will present on nitrogen application, discussing how plant population, soil and weather impact nitrogen rates. bit.ly/4h6Me9r

Upcoming Webinar: Nutrient Reduction Loss Strategies - What Are Different States Doing? Join us on March 12th at 2 PM for The Current Webinar, where experts will share updates on their state’s Nutrient Reduction Loss Strategies. uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join the Midwest Cover Crops Council on Wed., March 19 at 8:30 am CT for a webinar on "Terminating Cover Crops and Planning for Unexpected Weather." Discussions will cover the basics of cover crop termination and explore backup plans when weather delays termination. z.umn.edu/MidwestCoverTe…

Upcoming Soil Health Digital Café: "Is Urban Gardening Hazardous to Your Health?" Dr. Anna Paltseva from Purdue University on March 19th at 2 pm CT will discuss urban soil contamination risks and strategies for remediation. MSU Extension bit.ly/41CAkQ

Farmers compared strip-till and no-till for corn and soybean yields. One saw higher yields with strip-till soybeans, while the other found no yield difference in corn but higher costs with strip-till. Cargill Natural Resources Conservation Service Practical Farmers practicalfarmers.org/research/strip…

Researchers from the FEWscapes project at UW–Madison have released two new briefs summarizing survey results. The findings explore perspectives on farm financial programs and conservation efforts in row crop, forage, livestock, and confinement operations. fewscapes.wisc.edu/blog/survey-re…

Join Practical Farmers on April 8 for a webinar, Getting Going With Grazing, with Olivia Pacha. Olivia will share lessons from her first year rotationally grazing cattle, sheep, and goats, including tips on investment priorities and contract grazing. bit.ly/41FdKXa

Join the Green Lands Blue Waters 2025 Conference: How We Come Together for a More Diverse Midwest Ag Landscape. April 7th-9th | UW-Madison Engage with a community of agricultural practitioners committed to continuous living cover. Register by March 28th. greenlandsbluewaters.org/2025-glbw-conf…

The 19th Iowa Water Conference will be held September 9-10, 2025, in Ankeny, IA. The theme is "Life Depends on Water. Water Depends on You." Abstracts are invited on ways to evaluate and protect Iowa’s water sources. Submit by April 30th. iowawatercenter.org/news/2025-iowa…

A 25-year study at MSU’s Kellogg Biological Station highlights best practices for building soil carbon, revealing key differences in gains across cover crops, no-till, and their impact on soil health and climate resilience. canr.msu.edu/news/long-term…

Wisconsin’s county-based conservation model creates diverse funding opportunities and reflects the state’s innovative approach, says Matt Krueger, Executive Director of WI Land+Water. wxpr.org/outdoors-leisu…

The Oneida Nation is hiring an Environmental Specialist for Invasive Species. This position will involve coordinating environmental compliance programs, organizing compliance activities, and administering grants for program implementation. bit.ly/3QIDwmR

Understanding where farmers turn for information is key to shaping effective conservation outreach. By exploring their information-seeking behaviors, we can design stronger communication strategies and foster more impactful collaboration across watersheds. watershedleaders.org/where-farmers-…

A recent FEWscapes study raises important questions about the effectiveness of the Wisconsin Phosphorus Index. As we look to protect Wisconsin’s shared water resources, it may be time to reconsider our approach to reducing phosphorus runoff. fewscapes.wisc.edu/blog/is-it-tim…

Save the date! The Midwest Climate Resilience Conference is coming to Milwaukee on Oct. 20. Join leaders, researchers, and changemakers to explore climate adaptation through 7 key themes—from equitable adaptation to effective communication. UMN Climate Adaptation Partnership mcrc.umn.edu

The North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) Fellows Program supports research and outreach that strengthens rural communities across the region. Fellows collaborate with NCRCRD for a one-year term to advance impactful work. login.wisc.edu/idp/profile/SA…

The 2025 EDEN Annual Conference is headed to Portland, ME, Oct. 21–24. Extension professionals, partners, and researchers are invited to submit abstracts exploring disaster education and resilience. Deadline: May 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM ED extensiondisaster.net/eden-annual-co…