This annual field day at the University of Wisconsin - Madison Arlington Agricultural Research Station, will feature the latest in organic research related to organic grains and forages; covering topics such as organic strip till corn, dry beans, Kernza, roller-crimped soybeans, sunflowers, camelina-soybean relay cropping, and inter-seeding crops into 30- and 60-inch corn.

We are going to have a root pit in an oat field, currently has radishes and turnips planted in it, and a pit in a corn field following oats. We Will hit on diverse rotation, equipment, manure, covers, haney tests, and grazing cattle following small grains. Nothing formal, just farmer networking. Lunch at Noon. Anyone [...]

Free dinner and a plot walk. Thursday, September 7 at 5:00 p.m. Come see how Viking and Blue River organic Corn hybrids are performing in the field with agronomists from Albert Lea Seed. Visit Jonathan Olson about the products that are standing out for him. Plus, enjoy good conversations and a great BBQ from the [...]

Bioreactor and conservation; Diverse cover crop and crop rotations; No-till soybeans and strip-till corn; Rollercrimper trial; Tenant-landowner relations

Pastured pigs; Wagon wheel hub pasture design; Supporting pollinators with goats and pigs; No Fence collars on goats

Free Lunch and a plot walk! Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 10:00 AM Come see how Viking and Blue River organic corn hybrids are performing in the field. Albert Lea Seed agronomists and co-host Adam Roberts of North Fork Seed will be on hand to answer questions. Enjoy a lunch by Hicks BBQ at noon. Questions? [...]

Corn planted green into fall strip-tilled alfalfa; No-till soybeans planted green; Legume cover crops following oat crop; Cooperators’ Program research plot: Planting green with soybeans

Transitioning row crop to permanent pasture; Grazing cover crops; Using EQIP for grazing infrastructure; Testing for microbiology and soil health; Small grains with grazing cover-crops

Come see how Viking and Blue River organic corn hybrids are performing in the field, as well as a large lineup of other organic corn varieties. Albert Lea Seed agronomists and co-host David Burns of Lawler Farm Center will be on hand to answer questions. Enjoy an organic lunch of Organic Valley brats and hotdogs

Opportunity for Illinois Farmers! The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) exists to provide technical assistance and wrap-around support for transitioning and existing organic farmers and has provided funding to cover admission for any Illinois farmers interested in attending this year’s event. WHAT TO EXPECT -In-field demonstrations of cultivation tools for vegetables and row crops [...]