Wisconsin Crop Manager newsletter

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

Early and Reduced Rate Applications of Foliar Fungicides for Wheat

By WCM Staff on 3/25/2008 11:55 AM

In the past few weeks, there has been much discussion among Extension Specialists in the U.S. regarding recommendations for early and reduced rate applications of foliar fungicides for wheat. Based on results around the U.S., we recommend that growers actively scout their fields for the presence of wheat diseases before making a foliar fungicide decision.

Early Season Wheat Stand and Yield Assessment

By WCM Staff on 3/20/2008 10:37 AM

Near record wheat commodity prices coupled with increasing input costs for corn and soybean prompted many Wisconsin growers to increase their wheat acres in 2007. As the ice and snow begins to dissipate over the next few weeks it is critical that we accurately assess the winter injury to the wheat crop and make the appropriate management decisions regarding the wheat stand, nitrogen timing, and yield potential.

Seed Treatments Containing Lindane: Time is Running Out!

By WCM Staff on 3/14/2008 2:43 PM

EPA issued final orders in 2006 cancelling the registrations of all products containing the pesticide lindane, including those products used as a seed treatment on grain. Although end-use products containing lindane no longer can enter the channels of trade, end users (i.e., co-ops, applicators, etc.) have until October 1, 2009 to use existing products already in the channels of trade.

Avitec™ Approved for 2008: Corn Seed Treatment to Protect Against Sandhill Crane Damage

By WCM Staff on 3/13/2008 1:39 PM

A Section 18 label has been re-issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for use of the nonlethal bird repellent Avitec for a third year in Wisconsin. Avitec is labeled for sandhill cranes on field and sweet corn.

Foliar fungicides on Corn: Two summary articles posted about University of Wisconsin research

By WCM Staff on 2/14/2008 3:48 PM

Article 1: "Using Foliar Fungicides on Corn: 2007 Plot Results from the University of Wisconsin" Article 2: Wisconsin Corn Agronomy Feature. "To spray or not to spray – Will foliar fungicide be routine in the new corn production economics?"

Read the Tag and Check the Germ in 2008

By WCM Staff on 1/18/2008 3:47 PM

Seed quality is rarely a widespread issue in soybean; however, in 2008 it will pay for growers to check the % germination of each seed lot that they purchased and adjust their seeding rate accordingly.

Ice on Alfalfa

By WCM Staff on 12/7/2007 12:09 PM

The freezing rains and ice accumulation in parts of Wisconsin have raised many questions about potential ice damage to the alfalfa stands. The fact that it is on top of snow is likely to create less, if any, injury.

CCA Pre-Test Training Session December 13-14, 2007

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.

IPM Field Scout Training Class January 7-11, 2008

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.

Request for Yield Information from Corn Treated with Foliar Fungicides

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.