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 4/17/2008 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 2:16 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 4:12 PM

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

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By WCM Staff on 4/10/2008 1:10 PM

Recently, Trilex 2000, from Bayer CropScience, was registered for use in Wisconsin. Restrictions include not using treated seed for food, feed, or oil processing and also on replant decisions. Please consult the label for further information regarding specific uses and restrictions.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?"

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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