But it's not time to panic, rather it's time to assess accurately the extent of the damage and make a plan. 

Michigan State University, University of Wisconsin Extension, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, and University of Minnesota Extension all offer timely help and advice to producers facing these challenges.

The New Berlin Historical Society is home to an archive of photos and documents from the Swartz family, whose experimental farming methods at Cornfalfa Farms in Waukesha County gained national recognition in the early 1900s.

The Swartzes led the way in making alfalfa a viable crop in the state, earning Peter C. Swartz the nickname “Alfalfa King of Wisconsin.”

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has unveiled a new website where the public can upload stories about technologies and innovation that have changed their work lives in agriculture – stories about precision farming, food-borne illness tracking, government practices, irrigation and hybrid seeds.