Author Archives: Carlyn Darrow
Free fun for everyone June 1 & 2
The weather is finally warming up and according to our calendars it is time for spring. Which also means it is a busy time for farmers. They are in the fields planting, harvesting winter crops and spreading manure…and the list … Continue reading
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Contour Buffer Strips, are they right for your farm?
No two farm croplands are the same in Wisconsin. This means that a management practice that works great for one farm may not necessarily be the right fit for your farm. If your cropland is susceptible to sheet and rill … Continue reading
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The 101 about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Farmers are stewards of the land. Sometimes the stewards of the land need financial help to keep up with implementation of conservation practices. That is where the Environment Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) comes into play. EQIP is a volunteer conservation … Continue reading
What to do when Runoff Happens
From heavy rains in the south to May snowfall in the north, Wisconsin’s weather has been very unpredictable lately. This spring’s irregular weather underscores why it’s important to pay attention to the weather when planning manure applications. Making the right … Continue reading
Manure as a Fertilizer
Imagine that you are a farmer and you are looking at fertilizer options for your fields. You also have dairy cows on your farm that produce about 150 pounds of manure a day. When you put these two things together … Continue reading
Setting Manure Goals
Have fields or areas that are susceptible to manure runoff? In this post we’ll be talking about a few ways to keep manure and clean water sources separate and how to help you find manure management practices that are a … Continue reading
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Manure application through the seasons
Wisconsin’s seasons can be unpredictable. Sometimes winter may run long or spring may come early. We cannot control the weather, but we can be aware of the alternatives to manure spreading when the weather is less than ideal. Here are … Continue reading
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Welcome to Livestock to Land and Everything in Between
Hello visitors! We are excited to start the conversation. We will be talking about nutrient management, manure storage, transfer and treatment, water conservation and so much more. If you have a topic or question that you want to learn more … Continue reading
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