Extension

New programs are directed toward soils-related environmental issues in both rural and urban settings. Some examples include soil conservation and concerns with nonpoint pollution, utilization or disposal of wastes on land, the fate of plant nutrients and pesticides in the environment, and many controversial land-use issues. Faculty work with many nontraditional clientele groups such as citizen committees, regulatory and other governmental agencies and planning commissions, while continuing to provide farmers and agribusiness representatives with educational and diagnostic service programs to improve soil and crop management. See our Support Facilities for an overview of our diagnostic services, using the latest in instrumental analysis, data manipulation, and research information.

Important crop production research continues with emphasis on improving input efficiency to assure competitiveness in today's farm markets. The Wisconsin Fertilizer Council and other organizations sponsor and support research on such practical subjects as liming and nutrient availability use, soil compaction-nutrient interactions, and efficient use of manure and legume nitrogen contributions in various crop rotations.

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