Wisconsin Crop Manager newsletter

Author:	WCM Staff	Created:	4/21/2006 11:12 AM
Corn and more

AGRONOMY/SOILS FIELD DAY - August 30, 2006 - Arlington Agricultural Research Station

By WCM Staff on 6/26/2006 7:54 PM

Tours and Exhibits of Current Crops and Soils Research Wednesday, August 30, 2006 Arlington Agricultural Research Station Tours depart from the Public Events Facility at 8:30am, 10:30am, and 1:00pm Lunch and refreshments available

Mower-Conditioner Wide Swath- Conditioning vs. Not Conditioning

By WCM Staff on 6/15/2006 3:34 PM

Wide swaths will dry more rapidly than a narrow swath when mower-conditioning forages. Since many mower-conditioners on the North American market are unable to produce wide swaths, the option of not-conditioning and creating a wide swath is an alternative. Some producers are considering not-conditioning by disconnecting or removing the conditioning system on their mower-conditioner.

Microorganism Problems in Diesel Fuel

By WCM Staff on 6/15/2006 3:32 PM

Bacteria and fungi can grow in diesel systems and cause engines problems such as clogged filters and injectors and corrosion. Water in the fuel is the key fuel contaminant allowing the growth of microorganisms in the fuel.

Late and Prevented Planting Coverage and Replant Provisions for Wisconsin Farmers

By WCM Staff on 6/8/2006 3:22 PM

The weather this spring allowed many Wisconsin farmers to plant their corn and soybeans in good time. However, recent weather has prevented some farmers from finishing their planting and caused some fields to have poor emergence. As a result, farmers with crop insurance may trigger late or prevented planting coverage, or may use replant provisions.

Prepare for Volunteer Glyphosate-Resistant Corn

By WCM Staff on 5/26/2006 12:40 AM

There are few options to control volunteer corn in this year’s corn field. Other than with cultivation, the only way to allow chemical control is to plant a herbicide-resistant hybrid planted that is different from the previous year.

2006 Ag Professional Field School, July 18-19, UMore Park, Rosemount

By WCM Staff on 5/25/2006 4:07 PM

This year marks the 20th year of the Ag Professional Field School offered by the University of Minnesota Extension Service. UMore Park, located at Rosemount, will be the host site for the two-day Field School on July 18-19. Enrollment will be limited to 120 people.

Date to Switch Hybrid Relative Maturity to Maximize Grain Yield

By WCM Staff on 5/18/2006 7:07 PM

For the week ending May 15 about 75% of the corn acres were planted in Wisconsin (USDA Statistics). About 1 million acres are still intended to be planted. Traditionally, as May 20 approaches, farmers start switching to shorter-season relative maturities of hybrids.

Maintaining FORAGE HARVESTER FOR FUEL EFFICIENCY

By WCM Staff on 5/17/2006 5:35 PM

With higher fuel prices, the proper operation and maintenance of forage harvesters (choppers) becomes more important to ensure maximum forage production profitability.

Free Soybean Cyst Nematode Testing Being Offered

By WCM Staff on 5/16/2006 6:21 PM

The UW Agronomy Department, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board, is again offering free soybean cyst nematode (SCN) testing for Wisconsin growers.

Planting Date Response of Corn

By WCM Staff on 5/12/2006 2:25 PM

This year corn planting has progressed at record pace in much of the Midwest Corn Belt. USDA estimated that 1.3 million acres (31%) of the projected corn acreage in Wisconsin was planted by April 30 setting a new record.

Managing Corn Seed Costs: Bt-ECB Hybrids

By WCM Staff on 5/12/2006 2:15 PM

Lodging is a major constraint to maximizing grain yields in modern corn production. High incidence of lodging is one of the hazards of increasing plant densities to get maximum yields.

Swath Width and Mower-Conditioners

By WCM Staff on 5/12/2006 1:25 PM

Swath width is one of the most important adjustments when mower-conditioning. Creating a wide swath with the mower conditioner will increase the potential for high quality forage feed through more rapid drying of the forage.

Wisconsin Crop Diagnostic Training Center 2006 workshops announced

By WCM Staff on 5/3/2006 6:37 PM

Take time now to mark the following hands-on workshops on your calendar! Held at Arlington Ag Research Station. Crop & Pest Management Workshop – July 19, 2006; Diagnostic Troubleshooting Workshop - - August 17, 2006

Packing Silage – Get It Right

By WCM Staff on 4/27/2006 8:21 PM

Proper filling of bunkers and piles of forage pays big dividends. Dry matter losses occurring during filling, storage and feedout will be higher in silage packed at low density (< 14 lbs DM/Ft3). Higher density also allows more feed to be placed into a silo, thus reducing the cost of additional storage capacity.