Project Type: Short-term, high impact (UW-Madison)
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Identifying effective weed control programs and enhancing grower education for managing troublesome weeds in high oleic soybean systems in Wisconsin
Wisconsin dairy farms are increasingly interested in growing high oleic soybeans as a homegrown feed source that increases milk fat yield and strengthens farm profitability. However, integrating soybean into a…
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Enhancing nitrogen use efficiency in dairy rotations: alfalfa termination, manure management, and corn silage N credits
Dairy farms depend on alfalfa for high‑quality forage and on manure recycling to maintain soil fertility, yet the interactions between these two foundational components of dairy nutrient management are not…
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Understanding and reducing pregnancy loss in lactating dairy cows
Early pregnancy loss is one of the biggest reproductive challenges in dairy farming, with about one‑third of pregnancies failing in the first month. These losses stem from either embryo death…
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Wellness on Wheels – Cultivating and evaluating health and safety across Wisconsin dairy farms
Wisconsin’s dairy industry depends heavily on immigrant Latino workers, many of whom face serious challenges in staying healthy and safe. Language barriers, limited transportation, lack of insurance, and rural isolation…
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Developing practical educational tools to advance dairy workforce training and improve milk quality and udder health
Mastitis remains the most common and costly health challenge in U.S. dairy herds, even as milk quality has steadily improved. Because mastitis prevention depends heavily on daily milking routines and…
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Measuring methane emissions in young bulls: the fast track to more sustainable dairy farming?
Reducing methane emissions from dairy cattle is essential for building a more sustainable future for the U.S. dairy industry. While most research has focused on lactating cows, young animals—especially growing…
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Re-establishing dairy youth programming in America’s Dairyland to ensure the sustainability of Wisconsin’s dairy workforce
Wisconsin is a national leader in the dairy industry, thanks in part to strong support for research and a commitment to attracting top talent. That commitment extends beyond today’s workforce…
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On-farm evaluation of nutrient export from alfalfa production – a survey of Wisconsin production fields
Alfalfa is an essential crop for Wisconsin’s dairy farms, providing a high‑quality feed source that supports both herd health and farm profitability. To keep alfalfa productive and healthy year after…
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Advancing conservation in dairy cropping systems through farmer-led research
Wisconsin dairy farmers face growing pressures—from tight profit margins to unpredictable weather and environmental risks—that make it difficult to adopt new conservation practices. This project uses a participatory research model…
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Impact Assessment of Dairy Innovation Hub Activities
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) and the Dairy Innovation Hub are interested in better understanding how the Hub’s research and outreach efforts are making a difference. The…
