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Ryan is the Agriculture Program Manager for NWF. He also farms in Wisconsin using no till and cover crops to raise corn, soybeans and wheat. Ryan has a Ph.D. in history from the University of Missouri and, when not farming or raising three young boys, he enjoys hunting and spending time in the woods.
Soil Health, Risk Management, and Wildlife: Observed Benefits of Cover Crops and No Till
Spring has finally sprung in central Wisconsin. After a Mother’s Day dusting of snow temps have finally climbed to the seasonal average, but precipitation continues to inundate fields with moisture. Planting is delayed across the region for corn and bean… Read more >
Three Things I’ve Learned from Converting to No Till and Cover Crops
As I wrap up year number two of converting my farmland to no till and cover crops, I thought it would be a good opportunity to reflect. No better time than while on the tractor planting winter wheat to think… Read more >
What I Learned About My Farm from Two Minutes in the Rain
Driving home one evening earlier this summer, I noticed a lot of water in roadside ditches after a sizable storm rolled through the area. I thought it would be a great opportunity to see if there were any visible differences… Read more >

