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Field Notes, A Podcast and YouTube Series From Our Very Own Ag. Educators

Good Bugs and Planting Naked Seed
April 4, 2025 by UW-Madison Extension
Treated seed is the default for planted soybean (60-80%) and especially corn (close to 100%) acres across the US. While there are certainly advantages to some seed treatments, especially fungicidal treatments for early planted soybeans, others like insecticidal seed treatments can have a negative effect on the beneficial insects–aka good bugs–that prey on major pests […]

Sustainable Agriculture

Some information that would help some small or large farms or those that are just doing a hobby farm. There have been some inquiries about Organic and what it means as well as control of internal parasites in small ruminant production, raising birds on pasture and if raising a small flock of poultry being beneficial. If you or someone you know has a question about any of this, just follow the links below to view or print the PDF.

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