By WCM Staff on 5/30/2007 3:39 PM

W. R. Stevenson: Rain continues to be the biggest story or rather the lack of rain. Many growers pre-irrigated their fields just before planting to restore soil moisture after a dry spring. This likely paid dividends in terms of keeping seedpiece decay to a minimum.

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By WCM Staff on 5/30/2007 3:31 PM

Russell L. Groves: Onions - In 2006, onion growers experienced high populations of onion thrips (Thrips tabaci). Hot and dry conditions during mid summer contributed to elevated onion thrips populations. So far in 2007 we have observed ...

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By WCM Staff on 5/30/2007 3:27 PM

The snow storm on April 12th led to the one of the latest potato plantings in Central Wisconsin in recent memory. Weather since has been seasonable which allowed growers to catch up with planting schedules and led to crop emergence by early to mid-May in Central Wisconsin. by Alvin J. Bussan

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By WCM Staff on 5/30/2007 1:06 PM

Wisconsin Vegetable Crop Update May 30, 2007 compiled issue for print or download.

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By WCM Staff on 5/24/2007 6:55 PM

WCM May 24, 2007 compiled issue for print or download

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By WCM Staff on 5/24/2007 11:26 AM

A new invasive mustard called Hill mustard has recently been observed spreading throughout the southern part of the state.

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By WCM Staff on 5/24/2007 12:21 PM

Bean leaf beetles have begun to emerge in the region. Bean leaf beetles overwinter as adults beneath leaf litter. In early spring, adults feed on cultivated (alfalfa) and wild (e.g. showy tick trefoil) legumes. As soybean seedlings emerge, beetles move into soybean fields to continue feeding and lay eggs.

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By WCM Staff on 5/23/2007 3:58 PM

In regards to postemergence herbicides in corn, I think these three simple rules capture most of what needs to be said.

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By WCM Staff on 5/23/2007 2:51 PM

Given that some regions of Wisconsin (notably northern) have not received adequate rainfall thus far, questions on irrigation may arise. Included below are some helpful references for you and/or your clients to consult when considering the purchase of irrigation equipment.

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By WCM Staff on 5/23/2007 1:05 PM

Postemergence herbicide programs in corn should make growers and agronomists think hard about the question of “When does weed competition start to affect corn yield potential?” A few bushels lost to weed competition can easily result in a $10/a or $15/a loss or more.

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By WCM Staff on 5/23/2007 10:52 AM

Over the last couple of nights (May 17 and 18) a light frost hit much of Wisconsin. Farmers are reporting frost damage to corn and other crops over widespread areas in northern Wisconsin and scattered low spots further south.

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By WCM Staff on 5/23/2007 5:42 AM

Farmers have reported frost damage to corn and other crops in Wisconsin. Farmers who bought federal crop insurance coverage such as actual production history (APH) or crop revenue coverage (CRC) have replant coverage as part of their policy (unless they bought catastrophic coverage only). This short bulletin overviews this replant coverage, focusing on corn and soybeans.

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By WCM Staff on 5/17/2007 3:35 PM

WCM file for printing and downloading

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By WCM Staff on 5/17/2007 1:30 PM

Alfalfa weevil larval hatch occurred on schedule over the first two weeks of May, in areas of Wisconsin that have reached and exceeded the 300 alfalfa weevil degree-days (base 48F) necessary for egg hatch. Reports have come to me between Thursday May 10th and Wednesday May 16th from southeastern, southwestern and western Wisconsin.

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