By WCM Staff on 10/9/2008 12:50 PM

Please remember to register for the Pest Management Update meetings coming in November. The full schedule, meeting locations, and directions were announced in the September 18th posting of the newsletter, but here is a quick recap.

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By WCM Staff on 10/9/2008 11:41 AM

The nomination deadline has been extended for the WI CCA of the Year award until March 30, 2009. Certainly you know a CCA who is a credit to your profession, to the CCA program and who is respected by coworkers, competitors and most importantly, their clientele.

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By WCM Staff on 9/18/2008 10:24 AM

Please check the meeting dates and locations and reserve a date on your calendar. Please pre-register with the host agent as they have to make the meal reservations.

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By WCM Staff on 9/17/2008 11:53 AM

The Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Training program has posted the following locations and dates for 2009 training sites around Wisconsin.

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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 7/17/2008 11:35 AM

The Central Wisconsin Agronomy Crops Field Day will be held at the Hancock Agricultural Research Station on Wednesday, July 30th, beginning promptly at 9 a.m.

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By WCM Staff on 7/16/2008 2:22 PM

Farmers and conservation agency personnel are encouraged to join tillage specialists and equipment company representatives on August 12 for the Midwest Strip-Tillage Expo 08.

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By WCM Staff on 7/16/2008 11:17 AM

Tours and Exhibits of Current Crops and Soils Research on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station

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By WCM Staff on 7/2/2008 1:02 PM

In the bug-eat-bug world, it seems like everyone likes to eat aphids. They’re slow, plentiful, and apparently other insects find them to be quite tasty. The Field Day focuses on biological control of soybean aphid. The event will be Aug. 5th, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., at the Public Events Building at the UW’s Arlington Agricultural Research Station.

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By WCM Staff on 7/2/2008 8:27 AM

PEPS "Profits Through Efficient Production Systems" was founded in 1987 on the vision that profitability is the ultimate goal in crop production. Now in its 22st year, PEPS goes beyond typical yield contests by encouraging profitability, efficiency and conservation rather than productivity alone.

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By WCM Staff on 6/11/2008 10:57 AM

You are invited to our fourth annual Pest Management Field Day, which features an array of information from our UW Weed Science, Entomology, and Plant Pathology research projects. It’s also a great opportunity to visit with these researchers and each other about current management issues.

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By WCM Staff on 5/15/2008 1:28 PM

The UW Pest Management Field Day will be held on Tuesday, July 1st at the Arlington Ag Research Station. The field day will feature herbicide evaluation trials, weed management research, and herbicide demonstrations plus updates on the latest in UW plant pathology and entomology research.

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By WCM Staff on 5/8/2008 11:19 AM

In today’s agricultural industry where budgets are tight, timelines are short and days are long, it’s easy to forget to take the time to appreciate the work and valuable services provided by your fellow Certified Crop Advisors. We have all worked with an exceptional CCA, an individual who deserves special recognition. The state CCA Board and the international CCA program are asking you to take a few minutes to nominate that individual for the Wisconsin CCA of the Year Award.

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By WCM Staff on 4/23/2008 2:00 PM

Shawn Conley and Paul Esker recently developed and launched The Soy Report www.thesoyreport.blogspot.com. This blog will be used to provide regular in-field up-dates and observations from our research trials located across the state.

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