By WCM Staff on 4/24/2008 4:28:00 PM

Wisconsin Crop Manager, Volume 15 Number 7 compiled articles in PDF format.

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By WCM Staff on 4/24/2008 12:19 PM

Recently, EPA approved a master Section 3 label (as of 03/24/2008) for ProlineÔ Fungicide from Bayer Crop Science for use in soybean against soybean rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi) and powdery mildew (Microsphaera diffusa). To legally use ProlineÔon soybean, growers will need to have in their possession the existing container label as well as the supplemental label that Bayer Crop Science is allowed to market.

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By WCM Staff on 4/24/2008 12:03 PM

The alfalfa is finally greening up enough to do adequate stand assessments in most of the state. Here are links to two fact sheets on dealing with alfalfa winterkill for those who need it.

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By WCM Staff on 4/24/2008 11:44 AM

The 2007-2008 winter, and the early portions of the spring season, has brought substantial moisture into many parts of the state. With further rain forecasted throughout the state over the next few days and weeks, it is important to understand how early season soybean development may be compromised by several plant pathogenic fungi that cause seed rot, seedling mortality, and root and stem decay.

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By WCM Staff on 4/23/2008 3:38 PM

Considering the cost of nitrogen, we can ill afford to allow weeds to use this expensive input. We conducted an experiment for the past 2 years that provided results that truly surprised us in regard to weeds and nitrogen. Basically, we confirmed that weeds are highly effective consumers of nitrogen.

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By WCM Staff on 4/23/2008 3:36 PM

Cadet is a new postemergence broadleaf herbicide for use in corn and soybeans from FMC. Authority Assist is a premix for preemergence broadleaf weed control in soybean.

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By WCM Staff on 4/23/2008 3:35 PM

A supplemental label for Callisto has been posted on CDMS that allows preemergence or postemergence applications for broadleaf weed control in oats.

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By WCM Staff on 4/23/2008 2:26 PM

In this article, we will illustrate how you can obtain updated risk assessment information using the Wheat Fusarium Head Blight Prediction Center. This is an online risk assessment tool that can be found at http://www.wheatscab.psu.edu

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By WCM Staff on 4/23/2008 2:00 PM

Shawn Conley and Paul Esker recently developed and launched The Soy Report www.thesoyreport.blogspot.com. This blog will be used to provide regular in-field up-dates and observations from our research trials located across the state.

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By WCM Staff on 4/17/2008 3:50:00 PM

Wisconsin Crop Manager, Volume 15 Number 6, April 17, 2008 compiled issue for print or download in PDF format

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By WCM Staff on 4/17/2008 2:31 PM

A simple means of obtaining the environmental risk analysis is to download the Wisconsin WIN-PST Quick Guides from the links listed below. These tables have been very popular with pest management plan writers because they are simple to follow and the data in these tables are consistent with the NRCS WIN-PST computer program. Four separate references tables are available for the following crops: field crops/potato/commercial vegetables; apples; cherries; and cranberries.

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By WCM Staff on 4/17/2008 2:24 PM

A question was recently asked about restrictions of applying herbicides using nitrogen fertilizer as the carrier. Obviously, a simultaneous application can save the time and expense of separate applications. However, it would be a poor choice if there is a risk of causing crop injury, especially considering the value of the current wheat crop. Summary comments on this issue are provided in this article.

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By WCM Staff on 4/17/2008 2:16 PM

Propionic acid is probably the most commonly used hay preservative when baling wetter hay to prevent mold and spoilage. Being that propionic acid is a registered pesticide, the custom baler must be certified and licensed as a commercial applicator in the Field & Vegetable Crops category.

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By WCM Staff on 4/10/2008 6:59:00 PM

Wisconsin Crop Manager, Volume 15 Number 5, April 10, 2008 compiled issue for print or download in PDF format.

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