Campus: UW-Platteville
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Increasing nutritional density of alfalfa through the application of locally-sourced effective microorganisms
This project investigates whether adding locally-sourced effective microorganisms (LEM) to alfalfa can enhance its nutritional value as dairy feed. Previous studies have shown that LEMs can increase essential nutrients in…
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Lab to land: testing the efficacy of plant essential oils for the management of aphanomyces root rot of alfalfa in the field
Alfalfa is a vital crop for Wisconsin’s dairy farms, providing high-quality feed for cows in the form of hay and silage. However, a soilborne disease called Aphanomyces root rot poses…
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Instrumentation updates for monitoring water quality and soil health from basins 5, 10, and 11 at Pioneer Farm.
This project will enable equipment upgrades for monitoring water quality and soil health in hydrologic basins 5, 10, and 11. These upgrades will support paired basin research focused on determining…
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Gene expression and sequence analysis to mitigate stress responses/outbreaks in dairy cows and increase alfalfa production.
Dairy production is a major economic driver in Wisconsin, generating 43.5% of the state’s total agriculture activity contributing $45.6 billion to industrial revenues and providing157,100 viable employment opportunities. Vital to…
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Assessment of dairy protein peptides and their derivatives for improving the quality of frozen dairy products.
The availability of U.S. manufactured fresh cheese is limited by the short shelf-life of the product. Freezing is effective in extending shelf-life and availability of high perishable foods, but it…
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Precision manure nutrient application using a real-time near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) nutrient sensing technology
Manure is a vital resource in dairy systems, as it contains organic matter and essential nutrients that can be returned to crop production systems. However from a nutrient management perspective,…
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Real-time PCR based quantification of alfalfa root rot pathogen
Root rot of Alfalfa caused by Aphanomyces euteiches, an Oomycete pathogen, poses significant threat to alfalfa production in Wisconsin and many parts of the world. The pathogen infects both young…
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Leveraging blockchain for data security in the dairy farm
Modern farms have increasingly embraced digital technologies, leading to a wealth of data being generated. One example is the use of sensors and IoT devices to monitor livestock and assess…
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Improving the safety and utilization of organic fertilizer by the application of the novel high voltage atmospheric cold plasma treatment
Wisconsin, a leading agricultural state hosting over 64,900 farms, contributes $104.8 billion annually to its economy. Despite the widespread use of animal manure, concerns persist over pathogen contamination and nutrient…
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Establishment of long term biochar research plots for evaluation of applications to dairy rotations
Biochar has been shown to be a potential method to sequester carbon in the soil to improve sustainability and climate smart practices. However, there is a knowledge gap in the…