By WCM Staff on 8/27/2009 8:33 AM

In the April 23 WCM newsletter, I indicated that the Sixth Circuit Court ruled that a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit under the Clean Water Act (CWA) is required for all biological pesticide applications and all chemical pesticide applications that leave a residue in water when such applications are made to, over, or near waters of the United States. In essence, the Court reversed EPA’s Aquatics Pesticides rule which said such permits were not required when applying pesticides registered under FIFRA.

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By WCM Staff on 8/6/2009 6:38 AM

Two workshops designed for current and potential nutrient management plan writers in Wisconsin are being held on August 31 - September 1 in Madison and September 28 - 29 in Wausau. The intent of these two-day workshops is to provide in-depth training on the preparation of quality nutrient management plans. Participants will prepare a functional plan for a real Wisconsin farm. 

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By WCM Staff on 8/6/2009 6:29 AM

UW-Madison researchers and cooperating farmers will present the latest in organic crop and livestock research at the university’s third annual Organic Field Day on August 26 at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station.

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By WCM Staff on 7/16/2009 10:49 AM

As the new UW-Extension Machinery Systems Specialist, I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and my career in agriculture.

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By WCM Staff on 7/16/2009 10:37 AM

If you are looking for more information about strip-tillage and don’t mind a bit of a drive consider attending the Minnesota Strip-tillage Expo that will be held at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center near Lamberton on Tuesday, August 11^th. 

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By WCM Staff on 7/9/2009 10:51 AM

The 2009 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days will be held at Crave Brothers Farm located in southern Dodge County. George, Charles, Tom, and Mark Crave, along with their families, will host the event on July 21-23, 2009, in Waterloo, Wisconsin.

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By WCM Staff on 7/2/2009 8:44 AM

Download the two page workshop flyer and registration form  >>>  CDTC 2009 brochure 

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By WCM Staff on 7/2/2009 8:29 AM

Two workshops designed for current and potential nutrient management plan writers in Wisconsin will be offered in late summer and early fall. The intent of these two-day workshops is to provide in-depth training on the preparation of quality nutrient management plans. The program is designed for production agronomists and county-based conservation staff involved in nutrient management programs. Others are welcome to attend as well.

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By WCM Staff on 6/25/2009 9:29 AM

Marshfield Ag Research Station, UW-Extension, and the Central Wisconsin Forage Council are sponsoring a Summer Field Day at the Marshfield Ag Research Station on Wednesday, July 1, starting at 10:15 a.m.

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By WCM Staff on 6/25/2009 9:24 AM

You are invited to our fifth annual Pest Management Field Day, which features an array of information from our UW Weed Science, Entomology, and Plant Pathology research projects.

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By WCM Staff on 6/4/2009 12:05 PM

The 2008 Farm Bill is providing new opportunities for certified organic farms and farmers interested in transitioning to organic certification.  A special sign-up for conservation incentive payments through the USDA NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is currently underway, through June 12.

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By WCM Staff on 5/28/2009 8:56 AM

Please join me in welcoming the newest member of the Department of Plant Pathology, Amanda Gevens.  Dr. Gevens officially begins her duties on July 1 as the Extension Potato and Vegetable Plant Pathologist.  Amanda has prepared the following statement about herself and future plans.  She also provides her contact information and welcomes your emails and phone calls.  Please take the opportunity to introduce yourself to Amanda when the opportunity presents itself.

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By WCM Staff on 5/14/2009 12:44 PM

Download the two page worksop flyer and registration form  >>>  CDTC 2009 brochure 

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By WCM Staff on 4/30/2009 1:21 PM

Agronomy/Soils Field Day, Tours and Exhibits of Current Crops and Soils Research,Thursday, August 27, 2009,Arlington Agricultural Research Station

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