The University of Wisconsin Nutrient and Pest Management (NPM) Program connects farmers and researchers on key issues of profitability, practicality, and environmental impact of crop production practices and cropping systems.

The target pH for Wisconsin crops is found in table 4.2, pages 30 to 32, of Nutrient Application Guidelines for Field, Vegetable and Fruit Crops in Wisconsin. The target soil pH for a crop rotation is determined by the most acid sensitive crop in the 4-year future rotation.

The NPM program publishes a wide range of nutrient management educational tools and publications that are available for outreach activities free of charge. Click on the title to preview a publication in pdf format. To place an order, send an email with information to [email protected].

The University of Wisconsin Nutrient and Pest Management (NPM) Program connects farmers and researchers on key issues of profitability, practicality and environmental impact of crop production practices and systems.

Wisconsin's Manure Management Advisory System includes maps that show the day-to-day risk of runoff occurring across Wisconsin. The forecast uses National Weather Service methods that consider precipitation, soil moisture, and individual basin characteristics.

Oct 13, 2020 · If you have weeds that have set seed in your field, now is the time to get out there, remove and burn them before combines start rolling. Check the “UW-NPM Weed Seed Management at Crop Harvest (PDF file)” handout located at: https://go.wisc.edu/00y6o8

Oct 17, 2024 · The NPM Program, in conjunction with local UW- Extension Ag Agents and with guidance from UW Specialists, conduct on-farm research across the state. This picture shows a new plot in Green Co that was set- up this week to study the response from sulfur on alfalfa.

Oct 2, 2020 · Through his Extension role at UW, Smith has collaborated closely with the NPM Program over the years to develop three smartphone applications to assist farmers in forecasting plant disease occurrence based on GPS-referenced weather data.

The University of Wisconsin Nutrient and Pest Management Program (NPM) and Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM)—work to bring research-based information regarding Wisconsin farm profits, water quality, pest management, pesticide use practices, and nutrient management planning to Wisconsin farmers and landowners.