Wisconsin Crop Manager newsletter

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

Wisconsin Crop “PEPS” entry forms due August 1

By WCM Staff on 7/20/2006 5:02 PM

REMINDER Wisconsin Crop “PEPS” (Profits through Efficient Production Systems”) entry forms due August 1 Go to http://corn.agronomy.wisc.edu/PEPS.htm for information and forms or contact Colleen 608-262-7702 or email: clsmith8@wisc.edu

Nitrogen-fixing cover crop options following small grains or peas

By WCM Staff on 7/13/2006 4:08 PM

Higher prices for nitrogen fertilizers increase the potential economic benefit of incorporating legume cover crops into cash crop rotations that include small grains, peas or other short-season crops in Wisconsin

Announcement - UW Pest Management Field Day

By WCM Staff on 7/13/2006 4:07 PM

UW Pest Management Field Day which features an array of information from our UW Weed Science, Entomology, and Plant Pathology research projects. July 20, 2006 - Arlington Agricultural Research Station

Agronomy Crops Field Day Hancock Agricultural Research Station Thursday, July 27th, 2006, 9AM to Noon.

By WCM Staff on 7/13/2006 4:04 PM

Agronomy Field Day Guest Speakers: Joe Lauer- UWEX Corn Agronomist: Selecting Corn Hybrids Based On Energy Costs. Larry Bundy- UWEX Soil Scientist: Nitrogen Fertility Research Projects. Tim Everson- Forages First Olds Seeds: Forages Demo. Scott Boyea- Packerland Whey Products, Inc.: “ N Lock”- New Liquid Nitrogen Whey Product. Bruce Andersen- Bio Gro, Inc: Corn & Soybean Nutrient Demos.

Herbicide Carryover Reported

By WCM Staff on 7/6/2006 6:47 PM

I have received a few reports in the last week of corn herbicide carryover to soybeans in 2006. The herbicides in these cases were Hornet and Lumax.

Wisconsin Crop Diagnostic Training Center July 19th

By WCM Staff on 7/6/2006 6:36 PM

July 6, 2006 -- There is still time to register for the July 19th workshop, but don’t delay! Register today!

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.