Arlington Ag Research Station to host UW Organic Ag Research Field Day and UW Agronomy and Soils Field Day in Late August

Aug 11, 2025

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Arlington Agricultural Research Station will host two field days near the end of August. The UW Organic Agriculture Research Field Day will take place on Aug. 26, and the UW Agronomy and Soils Field Day will be on Aug. 27. Both events are free and will take place at Arlington station, located at N633 Hopkins Rd near Arlington, Wisconsin.

The UW Organic Agriculture Research Field Day, hosted by the Organic Grain Resource and Information Network (OGRAIN), will run from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Aug. 26. The day features tours and talks about the latest in organic systems research. Attendees will learn about reduced-tillage corn and soybeans, advances in food-grade grains, emerging crops, biocontrol agents, on-farm soil health research and more. The day is designed to appeal to certified organic farmers, farmers interested in exploring certified organic production, and farmers interested in cover crops, soil health, and diversified crops and markets. Register here: go.wisc.edu/organicagfd.

The UW Agronomy and Soils Field Day will take place from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Aug. 27. Throughout the morning, attendees will visit four field tour stops via tractor ride to learn about research on crop management, manure nutrients in soil, innovations in forage systems and pest management. Participants are encouraged to stay for lunch (meals will be available for purchase), followed by a demonstration session about drones. The majority of the event will take place outside, and morning field tours will leave promptly at 8:30 a.m. Register here: go.wisc.edu/agronomysoilsfd.

Source : wisc.edu

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