By WCM Staff on 10/29/2007 6:25 AM

The CCA Pre-Test Training Session, sponsored by UW-Extension, Wisconsin Fertilizer and Chemical Association and the IPM Program will be offered at the Crowne Plaza, Madison on December 13-14, 2007. This training session is designed to help participants understand the principles necessary to become a quality crop advisor and to assist in preparation for the state CCA exam.

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By WCM Staff on 10/29/2007 6:13 AM

The popular publication Soil Testing Basics has recently been revised by the Nutrient and Pest Management (NPM) Program. Soil Testing Basics is a useful one-page reference resource for individuals involved in nutrient management planning. This publication includes information on why, when, and how to collect soil samples, as well as information on how to complete the soil information sheet that should accompany any samples sent to a lab.

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By WCM Staff on 10/29/2007 5:17 AM

The Madison Field Scout Training Classes will be held January 7-11, 2008. This course is designed to provide the skills necessary for proper pest identification, crop scouting techniques and can help people prepare for the CCA exam.

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By WCM Staff on 10/11/2007 3:44:00 PM

Wisconsin Crop Manager, Volume 14 Number 29 October 11, 2007 compiled issue for print or download

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By WCM Staff on 10/11/2007 11:39 AM

The Department of Soil Science will offer Soil, Water, and Nutrient Management Meetings at eightlocations in 2007. These meetings now combine the former Soil & Water Management and Fertilizer Dealer Meetings into one 4-hour sessions. A link for the PDF flyer is in this article.

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By WCM Staff on 10/5/2007 7:19 AM

Alfalfa is a key crop in many rotations within Wisconsin, but if not successfully removed it can be troublesome in subsequent crops. This is especially true in no-till systems. This experiment was conducted on Roundup Ready alfalfa, as concern exists in the ability to remove this crop without the use of glyphosate as this is the most common herbicide used to remove alfalfa.

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By WCM Staff on 10/4/2007 9:06 AM

A number of Wisconsin corn acres were treated with foliar fungicides this summer. We would be very interested in any yield information that you would be willing to share from those fields which had at least two replicates of treated and untreated strips.

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By WCM Staff on 10/1/2007 2:23 PM

A new version of the Snap-Plus nutrient management planning software for cropland and grazing land in Wisconsin is available. Snap-Plus is easily downloaded from the web site http://www.snapplus.net. This software facilitates planning manure and fertilizer applications to meet crop production goals while following state guidelines for water quality protection.

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