The following growing guides are available to view or download (PDF format) by clicking on the title. All are formatted to look great on electronic devices so you always have them available on the go! These guides have limited print availability so please email us at npm@hort.wisc.edu if you would like to inquire about receiving copies.
Growth staging guides are available for corn, soybean and wheat.
BioIPM Workbooks are available for carrot, cole crops, pepper, potato, snap bean, strawberry and vine crops . These workbooks are organized seasonally to provide a comprehensive, year-round self-assessment tool and reference on pest management and cultural practices in biointensive production systems.
Other guides listed include those for promoting natural landscapes on Wisconsin farms and potato management topics.
This new publication was recently produced by the NPM Program in conjunction with multiple Division of Extension partners. It highlights the benefits and agronomic considerations for inserting small grains into a crop rotation. Topics discussed include: small grain variety selection, planting dates, soil fertility, pest (weed, insect, disease) management, and harvest/storage considerations. 6 pages.
| Languages: | English |
| Author: | Mimi Broeske and Joe Lauer |
| Requirements: | PDF Reader |
| Languages: | English |
| Author: | Mimi Broeske, Adam Gaspar, John Gaska and Shawn Conley |
| Requirements: | PDF Reader |
| Languages: | English |
| Author: | Mimi Broeske, Shawn Conley, John Gaska and Adam Roth |
| Requirements: | PDF Reader |
This publication is an introduction to the conservation of natural lands that can be managed or re-stored on privately owned farms in Wisconsin using the Central Sands region as a model system. It is intended to help growers identify conservation opportunities and to explain the management actions that may be used for conservation stewardship.
| Languages: | English |
| Author: | NPM |
| Requirements: | PDF Reader |
| License: | Freeware |
