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Charles W. Hammer farms an estimated 2000 acres of cropland in Dodge County, Wis., using conservation tillage methods in a 3-year rotation of corn, soybeans and wheat. As a conscientious crop farmer, he's spent the last 30 years working to build and protect soils on the land he farms in order to maximize production. Mr. Hammer is an early innovator of no-till and strip tillage and enthusiastically shares his farming experiences on programs and field days. A graduate of the UW-Madison Agriculture Short Course, Hammer served two consecutive terms as a director on the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association and now helps lead county corn grower organizations. |
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Sue Porter is a nutrient management specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection in Madison. Since 1987, Sue has been involved in agronomy, nutrient management, and conservation planning. Sue has worked for crop consultants and Dane County Land Conservation. Currently, she works in the Water Quality Section with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy. |
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Dr. Tim Harrigan teaches the principles of precision agriculture at Michigan State. He also has a research and Extension appointment focusing on: sediment transport from the landscape, cropping and nutrient management impacts on soil and water quality, manure management and tillage-planting systems. |
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Jim Stute, University of Wisconsin-Extension Crops and Soils Educator in Rock County, programming in nutrient and pest management. A certified professional agronomist, Jim holds a Ph.D. in agronomy from UW-Madison with a minor in soil science. Research interests and activities focus on cover crop use and management to optimize nutrient cycling in conventional cropping systems. |
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Matthew Digman holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, and a Master's and Ph.D in Biological Systems Engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Currently Matthew is a Research Agricultural Engineer at USDA-ARS, working with an emphasis on machinery systems. His work focuses on sensor technologies, harvest and logistics systems for food, chemical and fiber production. |
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Since 1975, Rock River Laboratory, Inc. has provided reliable, accurate and timely feed, forage, and soil and water analyses to the agricultural community throughout the United States. Rock River Laboratory, Inc. is certified by the National Forage Testing Association, Farm Service Agency, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection, a member of the Midwest Lab Consortium, and participant in numerous check sample programs. |
