By WCM Staff on 4/23/2009 8:52 AM

Several recent news releases on this issue, and the resulting flurry of emails, are asking whether pesticide applicators will need a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit under the Clean Water Act (CWA)? From final rules, through court appeals, and a reinterpretation of the findings are now saying: Yes, but not yet.

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By WCM Staff on 4/23/2009 8:48 AM

The annual UW Pest Management Field Day will be held on Thursday, July 9 at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station.

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By WCM Staff on 3/26/2009 1:13 PM

Announcement of the 2009 Agronomy and Soils Field Day. It will be held on Thursday, August 27^th at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station.

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By WCM Staff on 3/2/2009 3:01 PM

The 2009 Healthy Grown/Protected Harvest potato certification season is ready to begin. Healthy Grown fresh market potatoes are certified and sold as an environmentally responsible produce option, and have been available since 2001.  Currently, about 10% of Wisconsin’s fresh market potatoes are certified under the program.  For more information about the program, visit www.healthygrown.com. 

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By WCM Staff on 2/12/2009 3:12 PM

Dr. Ruark is developing many new research and extension projects related to nutrient management of grain, potato and vegetable, organic, and biofuel production systems. Feel free to contact Dr. Ruark anytime with questions or comments (mdruark@wisc.edu).

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By WCM Staff on 2/12/2009 3:10 PM

The course will be held in two locations. Both training sessions will cover the same material. The first session will be offered at the Eau Claire County Exposition Center on February 25^th. The second session will be offered at the West Madison Research Station on February 27^th.

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By WCM Staff on 2/12/2009 2:54 PM

The two events, conducted by the Wisconsin-based Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES), will be held February 26-28, 2009 at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, WI. A total of 104 CEU’s have been assigned in the areas of Crop Management (65.0), Pest Management (3.5), Soil and Water Management (8.0), Nutrient Management (11.5), and Professional Development (16.0).

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By WCM Staff on 2/12/2009 2:52 PM

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.

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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!).

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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.

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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.

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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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