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By WCM Staff on
1/25/2010 11:36 AM
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls, UW-Extension and the Integrated Pest Management Program will co-sponsor the IPM Field Scout Training Class to be held on the UW-River Falls campus, March 17-18, 2010. The goal is to provide instruction in those subject areas that are necessary to monitor and diagnose pest and nutrient problems in field crops. Topics covered include, pest identification and biology, damage symptoms, economic thresholds and scouting techniques for insects, weeds, plant pathogens, herbicide injury and nutrient deficiency symptoms for corn, alfalfa, soybean and wheat. CCA Credits will be applied for in the areas of pest and nutrient management.
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By WCM Staff on
1/21/2010 1:57 PM
The NPM/IPM publication “Pest Management Fast Facts” was recently updated. Among more up-to-date information, the newer version includes new sections such as “Wheat – Pesticide application periods at various growth stages” and how to “Avoid Fungicide Resistance in Field Crops”.
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By WCM Staff on
1/21/2010 1:30:30 PM
Use this link to download or print this week's articles, compiled in one file.
Click to open the WCM issue for January 21, 2010 >>> WCM 17-1
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By WCM Staff on
1/21/2010 12:56 PM
Certified Crop Advisors (CCA) certified through the American Society of Agronomy currently working in organic crop production, and those interested exploring approaches to organic production, can obtain continuing education units (CEU’s) at this year’s Organic Farming Conference and Organic University.
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By WCM Staff on
1/11/2010 1:56 PM
As more anerobic manure digestors go on-line there has been increased interest in modifying the by-product solids to create marketable soil amendments for non-farm use. It has long been recognized that manure has the potential to contain infectious pathogens. With improved medical diagnostics, the significance of zoonotic (animal to human) transmission of infectious diseases has gained renewed attention.
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By WCM Staff on
1/11/2010 1:41 PM
To view all the 2009 issues of the Wisconsin Crop Manager in one PDF file complete with a table of contents click here.
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By WCM Staff on
1/5/2010 10:12 AM
The question came up whether a custom manure hauler applying manure containing Instinct needs to be a certified and licensed pesticide applicator.This article will give you the answers.
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By WCM Staff on
12/21/2009 3:02:32 PM
Attached is the schedule for the 2010 Agronomy Update meeting series to be held January 5-8, 2010. This annual meeting series is designed to bring current information to consultants, farmer / seed dealers, seed company and industry representatives, and our crop contact agents. We will present the latest information on hybrid / variety performance, an analysis and discussion of last year's production season, and updated recommendations for field crop production.
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By WCM Staff on
12/21/2009 2:58 PM
Announcing the 2010 Corn Conference meeting series sponsored by the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association and UWEX. We invite you to be a part of these conferences.
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By WCM Staff on
12/10/2009 1:48 PM
Use this link to download or print this week's articles, compiled in one file.
Click to open the WCM issue for December 10, 2009 >>> WCM 16-32
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By WCM Staff on
12/10/2009 12:44 PM
As nitrogen prices have fluctuated over the past several growing seasons, Wisconsin producers have expressed more interest in use of forage legume species such as red and white clovers in pasture mixtures to provide nitrogen and improve pasture forage quality during the grazing season. Historically, pasture crop nutrient recommendations have assumed grasses were the predominate species, even in mixed pasture situations. With increased use of legumes in pastures, fertilizer needs may change, particularly in the case of lime requirement, because most forage legumes have a higher optimum target pH.
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By WCM Staff on
12/10/2009 12:26 PM
Variety selection is the most important factor in maximizing grain yield and profitability in both corn and soybean. The difficult year we experienced in 2009 coupled with the launch of Roundup Ready 2 Yield® (RR2Y) soybean and increased interest in LibertyLink® (LL) and conventional soybean varieties makes the selection decision even more important.
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By WCM Staff on
12/10/2009 12:22 PM
Fall 2009’s extended corn harvest season due to challenging weather conditions and wet corn has cut into the “spare” time farmers have for other committed obligations. One of these activities is completing soil testing of their cropland fields. Standard soil tests- organic matter, pH, phosphorus and potassium have taken a sabbatical on some farms for as long as twenty years. The reasons are numerous.
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By WCM Staff on
12/7/2009 9:51 AM
If you haven’t heard, I’m leaving the University of Wisconsin to become Extension assistant director and program leader of ag and natural resources at NDSU. Yes, that’s North Dakota as in Fargo. And I’m going to find out how cold it really gets starting in January. I think the cold and snow is mostly rumor, but time will tell.
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