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Biodiesel Fuels in Agricultural Equipment
Wisconsin Crop Manager By WCM Staff on 7/26/2006 8:08 PM
During the 2006 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, biodiesel fuel was used in the engines of field demonstration machines with no apparent problems in any of the engines. A blend (B5) of five percent biodiesel and ninety-five percent diesel fuel was used.
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UW-Extension/Madison Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic Update - July 26, 2006
Wisconsin Crop Manager Plant Disease By WCM Staff on 7/26/2006 7:03 PM
The Clinic receives samples of many field, forage, fruit and vegetable crops from around the state. The following diseases are what we identified since July 11, 2006:
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WCM summary issue for 7/20 in PDF format
Wisconsin Crop Manager By WCM Staff on 7/20/2006 10:43 PM
Wisconsin Crop Manager summary issue, July 20, 2006
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Avoiding Soil Sampling and Testing Pitfalls
Wisconsin Crop Manager Fertility and Soil By WCM Staff on 7/20/2006 6:57 PM
The following comments are intended to provide information on acceptable soil sampling, testing, and nutrient recommendation procedures that will avoid the pitfalls some have encountered. Farmers should confirm with their consultant, agronomist, or nutrient management planner that their plan will be prepared using the required procedures.
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Corn Rootworm Damage Reports from 1st Year Corn
Wisconsin Crop Manager Insects and Mites By WCM Staff on 7/20/2006 7:47 PM
Reports of corn rootworm larval damage on first year corn have been received over the last two weeks. A report of a field corn field (following soybeans) with extensive root damage (2 to 3 nodes of roots pruned) near LaPrarie, WI. Also in Rock County, a report of similar damage in a first year seed corn field following soybeans near Evansville, WI.
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Soybean Aphids Remain Low in WI, Continue Scouting to Detect Change
Wisconsin Crop Manager Insects and Mites By WCM Staff on 7/20/2006 7:26 PM
Soybean aphid reports from UW Extension county agents, crop consultants, industry reports, and our UW Entomology field studies remain below threshold for the most part as of Friday July 21st. However, Greg Andrews, UW-Extension Pierce County Agriculture Agent (northwest WI) reported a soybean field averaging 250-500 aphids per plant.
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Potential for Two-Spotted Spider Mite Outbreaks Exists
Wisconsin Crop Manager Insects and Mites By WCM Staff on 7/20/2006 7:21 PM
In the July 13th issue, I reported about Two-Spotted Spider Mite (TSM) in Jefferson County and recommended scouting for spider mites. This article is to keep that reminder in the forefront.
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FTD Biggest Weed Contest
Wisconsin Crop Manager Weeds By WCM Staff on 7/20/2006 7:06 PM
The Biggest Weed Contest had several interesting, tall, and large weeds entered last week at the Weed Doctor Booth at Farm Technology Days. Entries included weeds like sweet clover, poison hemlock, and giant ragweed.
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Corn Rootworm Adults: Beetle Counts and Silk Clipping
Wisconsin Crop Manager Insects and Mites By WCM Staff on 7/20/2006 7:02 PM
While below ground corn root feeding impact from corn rootworm is nearing completion, it’s time to turn scouting attention to the above ground corn plant portions. Whole plant adult counts during August are used to make recommendations for rootworm management decisions in continuous corn in 2007.
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Wisconsin Crop “PEPS” entry forms due August 1
Wisconsin Crop Manager Crops By WCM Staff on 7/20/2006 5:02 PM
REMINDER Wisconsin Crop “PEPS” (Profits through Efficient Production Systems”) entry forms due August 1 Go to http://corn.agronomy.wisc.edu/PEPS.htm for information and forms or contact Colleen 608-262-7702 or email: clsmith8@wisc.edu
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UW-Extension/Madison Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic Update 7/11/06
Wisconsin Crop Manager Plant Disease By WCM Staff on 7/13/2006 6:04 PM
UW-Extension/Madison Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic Update -- The Clinic receives samples of many field, forage, fruit and vegetable crops from around the state. The following diseases are what we identified since July 11, 2006:
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WCM 7/13 issue for download or print
Wisconsin Crop Manager By WCM Staff on 7/13/2006 5:16 PM
Summary issue for July 13, 2006
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Nitrogen-fixing cover crop options following small grains or peas
Wisconsin Crop Manager Crops By WCM Staff on 7/13/2006 4:08 PM
Higher prices for nitrogen fertilizers increase the potential economic benefit of incorporating legume cover crops into cash crop rotations that include small grains, peas or other short-season crops in Wisconsin
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Two-spotted Spider Mite detected in Jefferson County
Wisconsin Crop Manager Insects and Mites By WCM Staff on 7/13/2006 5:08 PM
Inspect Fields in Dry Counties -- On Friday, July 7th, Tim Bender, (UW Extension Crops/Soils Agent, Jefferson County) reported Two-spotted spider mite (TSM) from his soybean rust sentinel scouting field location (southern WI).
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Announcement - UW Pest Management Field Day
Wisconsin Crop Manager Crops By WCM Staff on 7/13/2006 4:07 PM
UW Pest Management Field Day which features an array of information from our UW Weed Science, Entomology, and Plant Pathology research projects. July 20, 2006 - Arlington Agricultural Research Station
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Agronomy Crops Field Day Hancock Agricultural Research Station Thursday, July 27th, 2006, 9AM to Noon.
Wisconsin Crop Manager Crops By WCM Staff on 7/13/2006 4:04 PM
Agronomy Field Day Guest Speakers: Joe Lauer- UWEX Corn Agronomist: Selecting Corn Hybrids Based On Energy Costs. Larry Bundy- UWEX Soil Scientist: Nitrogen Fertility Research Projects. Tim Everson- Forages First Olds Seeds: Forages Demo. Scott Boyea- Packerland Whey Products, Inc.: “ N Lock”- New Liquid Nitrogen Whey Product. Bruce Andersen- Bio Gro, Inc: Corn & Soybean Nutrient Demos.
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Soybean Aphid: USDA PIPE Website and Mid-July Report
Wisconsin Crop Manager Insects and Mites By WCM Staff on 7/13/2006 5:02 PM
A new USDA website is up and running with weekly soybean aphid reports from multiple locations within WI and the U.S. The Pest Information Platform for Extension and Education (PIPE) http://www.sbrusa.net/ began with sentinel plot monitoring throughout the U.S. for soybean rust. In 2006, PIPE has expanded with a pilot soybean aphid reporting year.
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