The UVM Extension NW Crops and Soils Program conducts research in order to provide accessible agricultural solutions to farmers in Vermont and beyond.
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2026 No-Till & Cover Crop Conference is this Thu, 2/19/26, 9-4:30pm at the DoubleTree By Hilton, So. Burlington, VT. Register online at go.uvm.edu/2026ntcc or by calling UVM Non-Credit Registration at 802-656-8407. $75 per person and $50 per student.
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Upcoming webinar!
Don't miss August's Tri-State Dairy Exchange: Navigating the Future of Dairy Monthly Webinar Series. This webinar will be happening live tomorrow, Wednesday, August 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Click here to register: uvm-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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🫘🌾👩🌾 Mondays are better with beans, winter wheat, and a look back at our Annual Field Day. Catch up on our latest blog posts now by clicking the link in our bio!
#uvm #agriculture #localfood #agresearch #drybeans #winterwheat #fieldday #farming #vermont #sustainability
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Calling all teachers! Are you currently developing your curriculum? Check out these resources that can be easily integrated into any curriculum on our ‘Resources for Educators’ page: uvm.edu/extension/nwcrops/re…
#Education #FutureFarmers #Student #Vermont
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Cover cropping is on the rise, but do we have enough varieties and seed supply for all the U.S. growing regions? We’re partners in a five-year project to test varieties nationwide. Read more: blog.uvm.edu/outcropn/2025/0…
#farming #agriculture #science #education #biodiversity #farmer
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In our newest blog post, Research Specialist Amber Machia emphasizes the importance of good feed management and packing. Read the full blog post to learn more about bunk density.
uvmd10.drup2.uvm.edu/extensi…
#dairy #forage #uvm #onfarmresearch #research #local #sustainable #cows
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Check out Extension Professor @BryonySands on Across the Fence! Dr. Sands describes her current project, evaluating tick risk to cattle and people in Vermont pastures. We are so lucky to have her on our team!
youtu.be/U4bJqvaODVc?si=zduS…
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Armyworm outbreak has been reported in Fairfax and Waterbury areas. Please don’t panic, but do go out and scout your corn and grass fields for armyworms. View our blog post for info at bit.ly/4lV5QAt. Questions, contact Heather Darby at (802) 782-6054 or hdarby@uvm.edu.
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Our Annual Crops & Soils Field Day is next week! July 24, 10am to 3:30pm. Borderview Farm, 487 Line Rd, Alburgh. $25 pp and farmers free. Register Now at go.uvm.edu/2025annualfieldda…. CCA CEU's and WQ credits available. See you at the field day!
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🐄 Join us Wed, May 28 for the next Tri-State Dairy Exchange webinar! This month, we're teaming up with Maine Farmcast to explore how to maximize hay yield & quality 🌱
🔗 Register: go.uvm.edu/dairywebinar
📺 Catch past sessions on YouTube!
📞 Questions? amber.machia@uvm.edu
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Vermont dairy cattle tested negative for avian flu (HPAI) this winter. USDA now lists Vermont as “unaffected.”
Read more: agriculture.vermont.gov/agen…
#VermontDairy #AvianFlu
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🥕 New Hire Announcement 🥕
Daniel Bliss is our new precision ag specialist! His previous research has focused on insects and other arthropods in dairy cropping systems.
To learn more about Daniel and his projects, visit our staff page: uvm.edu/extension/nwcrops/pr…
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Can you name the three best management practices (BMPs) being implemented on this farm?
🍀Cover Crops
👩🌾Manure Injection
🚜No-Till
Learn more about cover crops, manure injection, and no-till practices in our research reports: uvm.edu/extension/nwcrops/re…
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🌻New Hire Announcement🌻
Dr. Stacia McIntosh is researching organic grass-fed dairy production by working with NWCS colleagues to investigate all aspects of this emerging production sector.
To learn more about Stacia and her projects, visit: uvm.edu/extension/nwcrops/pr…
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🍀Calling all cover crop champions!🌾
The Cover Crop Variety Testing Network is seeking farmers to participate in a cover crop variety trial this fall.
Space is limited! Sign up before June 15 to secure your spot. Click here to sign up: missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/f…
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🌽NEW BLOG POST🌽
🚜In this blog, Jeff Sanders, NWCS Agronomy Specialist, shares his tips for success in no-till corn planting.
Read the full blog on our website at uvm.edu/extension/nwcrops/ne… or visit the link in our bio.
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At UVM Extension NWCS, our research goes beyond the field. Our sensory expert Roy Desrochers leads trained panels to evaluate aroma, flavor & texture in products like rye bread, hops, cheese & more. One small change, like rye harvest date, can make a big difference in taste!
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🐮Join us TODAY for the Tri-State Dairy Exchange Webinar!
🐄This month’s Navigating the Future of Dairy dives into virtual fencing — GPS tech that lets you manage your herd from your phone, no physical fence needed!
✅It’s FREE! Register now to join 👉 go.uvm.edu/dairywebinar
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🌱 Big news from UVM! On Earth Day, the new Soil Health Research and Extension Center (SHREC) lab opened in the Jeffords building.🧪 Now accepting samples! Learn more:
🔬 SHREC: uvm.edu/cals/food-systems-re…
🌾 AETL: uvm.edu/extension/agricultur…
#SoilHealth #VermontFarming #UVM
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📷The Organic Dairy Workshops start next week. March 5 (Newport), March 6 (WRJ) and March 20 (Vergennes). This workshop will focus on forage quality and ruminant nutrition. Register at go.uvm.edu/2025organicdairy
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