By WCM Staff on 8/28/2008 10:29:00 AM

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By WCM Staff on 8/28/2008 8:04 AM

The PDDC receives samples of many plant samples from around the state. The following diseases/disorders have been identified at the PDDC since August 13, 2008.

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By WCM Staff on 8/26/2008 4:08 PM

Silo gas forms within a few hours up to three weeks after fresh plant material is added to the silo. It is a problem in conventional, non-airtight silos.

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By WCM Staff on 8/21/2008 4:11:00 PM

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By WCM Staff on 8/21/2008 4:38 PM

Soybean aphid populations have not yet “crashed”. As of the week of August 18th, soybean aphid populations have continued to flourish and increase beyond threshold in some areas of Wisconsin.

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By WCM Staff on 8/21/2008 3:15 PM

Last week we received two unknown weed samples for identification, one from a homeowner, the other from a field in southwest Wisconsin. The homeowner version was common hops, a native species or non-native variety of this species used for hop production for beer (Humulus lupulus). The other species in the agricultural field was Japanese hops (Humulus japonicus) a new non native invasive plant spreading in Wisconsin.

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By WCM Staff on 8/21/2008 3:14 PM

The PDDC receives samples of many plant samples from around the state. The following diseases/disorders have been identified at the PDDC since August 13, 2008.

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By WCM Staff on 8/19/2008 2:05 PM

To maximize wheat yields in 2009 it is imperative that growers plant certified or private (professionally prepared) seed that is true to variety, clean, and has a high germination percentage (>85%).

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By WCM Staff on 8/14/2008 9:18:00 AM

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By WCM Staff on 8/13/2008 2:13 PM

UW-Madison CALS is hosting an Organic Workshop and Field Tour on September 4, 2008 at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station from 1:00 to 5:30 pm. This year’s workshop focuses on two main challenges: weed management and soil fertility.

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By WCM Staff on 8/13/2008 2:05 PM

As we have moved into our late season disease assessments for 2008 in corn around the state, we have noted the following diseases throughout the year (Figures 1-6): Common rust (Puccinia sorghi) Eyespot (Kabatiella zeae) Northern corn leaf spot (Bipolaris zeicola) Northern corn leaf blight (Exserohilum turcicum) Anthracnose (Colletotrichum graminicola) Gray leaf spot (Cercospora zeae-maydis)

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By WCM Staff on 8/13/2008 1:46 PM

Based on various reports from around the state in 2008, probably the number one disease of corn that has been noted and mentioned has been common rust, caused by Puccinia sorghi. Given the differences in the reports, the goal of this article is provide a method to help in estimating the severity of common rust on the leaf surface.

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By WCM Staff on 8/13/2008 9:21 AM

The PDDC receives samples of many plant samples from around the state. The following diseases/disorders have been identified at the PDDC since July 16, 2008

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By WCM Staff on 8/7/2008 12:08:00 PM

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