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  • Apple disease control alternatives (Research Brief #60)

    Posted on February 1, 2002

    Sooty blotch and flyspeck are fungal diseases that can reduce the economic value of fresh market apples. While these diseases don’t affect yield or quality below the surface, they can badly discolor apple skin. These diseases are especially serious for growers using integrated pest management (IPM) and organic practices.

  • Holstein steers show good gains on kura clover (Research Brief #59)

    Posted on January 4, 2002

    Is kura clover a good legume choice in rotationally grazed pastures? A study conducted at the UW Lancaster Agricultural Research Station says yes, with excellent beef production on kura clover/grass pastures. Kura’s persistence and leafy growth led to higher Holstein steer growth rates on kura/grass pastures than red clover/grass pastures.

  • New Zealand internships provide eye-opening experience

    Posted on January 1, 2002

    “I must say it was the hardest I’ve ever worked for free, but somehow I really didn’t mind. I knew that the knowledge I gained […]

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    Starting your own dairy farm (Research Brief #58)

    Posted on October 2, 2001

    Despite volatile milk prices, hundreds of new farmers get started in dairying each year. Compared to other types of livestock farming, dairying can provide a higher income per animal, monthly paychecks, and, in many areas, more markets.

  • Conference to address sustainability of agriculture, forestry, and communities

    Posted on October 1, 2001

    Agricultural lands do more than raise crops-they raise families, provide wildlife habitat, create small business opportunities and jobs, support rural economies, and provide natural beauty […]

  • Nurturing the Next Generation of Wisconsin’s Dairy Farmers

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    New dairy farmers often face high start-up costs for land, equipment and facilities. Volatile milk prices, long hours and hard work reduce the appeal of […]

  • Moving pastured poultry pens

    Raising poultry on pasture (Research Brief #57)

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    A common way to raise pastured poultry involves putting 75 to 100 three- to four-week old meat chickens in movable pens during the growing season. These floorless 10′ by 12′ by 2′ pens are moved daily by sliding them along the ground, providing fresh pasture. Chickens also receive a grain-based ration. At 8-14 weeks, the chickens are butchered and sold to consumers or restaurants.

  • Locally Grown and Organic Food on the Menu at University of Wisconsin-Madison

    Posted on August 1, 2001

    When freshmen arrive at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus this fall, they will find food raised on Wisconsin farms and organically grown food on the […]

  • The College Food Project: Economic Impact

    Posted on July 24, 2001

    UW-Madison’s Memorial Union caters food for many events on campus, including large summer conferences. In July 2001, the Union served four mostly organic and locally […]

  • The College Food Project: Sample Menus

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    Seasonal Regional Organic Vegetarian Dinner Frank’s Place dining hall, UW-MadisonOctober 10, 2000 Menu: Vegetable stewStir fry with riceVeggie burgersPotato and nacho barRoot vegetable mixBeetsAcorn squashCranberry […]

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