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ARS scientists, researchers, and support staff across the country continue to work through this challenging time. Researchers at the Dairy Forage Research Center in Madison, WI, are preparing for spring planting season. The Center conducts science-based research on improving dairy production systems, soil ecology, forage production, forage quality, nutrient management, and ecosystem services.

Shown here: (left) researchers Anna Larson, Bethany Kiley, and Alexandra Stephens transplant red clover plants, which were screened for growth and other traits over 4 years and came out the best of their generation. (right) Fields are prepared for spring planting with landscape fabric ready to unroll and sheltering a new generation of experimental cover crop (hairy vetch) research in the fields. The Center conducts science-based research on improving dairy production systems, soil ecology, forage production, forage quality, nutrient management, and ecosystem services.