Wisconsin Crop Manager newsletter

Author:	WCM Staff	Created:	1/30/2007 11:53 AM
General articles for the Wisconsin Crop Manager

Last Call for WI CCA of the Year Nominees

By WCM Staff on 1/29/2009 2:42 PM

The deadline for submitting nominees for the Wisconsin CCA of the Year Award is March 31, 2009. We all know there are many well respected CCA’s that would be consider excellent candidates. Why not show them your appreciation and nominate one (or two!).

UW-River Falls Field Scout Training Class, March 18-19

By WCM Staff on 1/15/2009 12:00 AM

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls, UW-Extension and the Integrated Pest Management Program will co-sponsor the IPM Field Scout Training Class to be held on the UW-River Falls campus, March 18-19, 2009.

2009 Wisconsin Crop Management Conference (Aglime) Jan 13

By WCM Staff on 12/10/2008 4:02 PM

Don’t be confused. The Wisconsin Crop Management Conference is the same great conference and trade show that you valued for many years as the Wisconsin Fertilizer, Aglime, and Pest Management Conference. It just has a new, shorter name, which focuses on crop management, the product of input decisions on fertility, pest control, genetics, etc. Full flyer attached.

CCA Pre-Test Training Session December 18-19, 2008

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.

IPM Field Scout Training Class, January 5-9, 2009

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.

Wisconsin Agronomy Update Meetings 2009, Jan 5-9

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.

Appleton IPM Field Scout Training School, Jan 5

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.

Soil, Water & Nutrient Management Meetings, Dec 2-11

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.

Pest Management Update Meeting Reminder, Nov 2008

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.

Nominations Open for WI CCA of the Year Award

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.