By WCM Staff on 11/24/2008 11:50 AM

The CCA Pre-Test Training Session, sponsored by UW-Extension, Wisconsin Crop Production Association and the IPM Program will be offered at the Crowne Plaza, Madison on December 18-19, 2008. This training session is designed to assist with preparation for the Wisconsin CCA exam.

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By WCM Staff on 11/24/2008 11:27 AM

The Madison Field Scout Training Classes will be held on the UW Madison Campus January 5-9, 2009. This course is designed to provide the skills necessary for proper pest identification, crop scouting techniques and will provide useful baseline information for people who are preparing for the Wisconsin CCA exam.

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By WCM Staff on 11/13/2008 4:11 PM

The Department of Agronomy will offer Crop Production and Management Meetings at eight locations during 2009. Joe Lauer, Dan Undersander and Shawn Conley will present the latest information on hybrid/variety performance, an analysis and discussion of last year's growing season, and updated recommendations for field crop production.

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By WCM Staff on 11/13/2008 3:54 PM

This 12th annual FVTC Field Scout Training School will be held January 5-8th, 2009. This course is designed to provide the skills necessary for proper pest identification and crop scouting techniques. In addition, basic information such as crop growth and development, pest life cycle, damage symptoms and economic thresholds will be covered.

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By WCM Staff on 11/13/2008 3:07 PM

Attached is a pdf document containing information on the 2008 Soil, Water & Nutrient Management Meetings to be held Dec. 2-11 in eight Wisconsin locations.

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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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