By WCM Staff on 9/17/2009 11:11 AM

We are pleased to announce the schedule and topics for the 2009 Pest Management Update Meetings. See the attachment to this article for the schedule. Please check the dates and locations and reserve a date on your calendar. Registration details are listed at the top of the schedule. Please pre-register with the host agent as they have to make the meal reservations. Most agents have added an additional “walk-in” fee for those who have not pre-registered. 

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By WCM Staff on 9/10/2009 12:05 PM

UWEX Plant pathologist Paul Esker has a new video, White mold in soybeans,   hosted on the UWEX youtube channel.  Here is the link to view this short 11 minute video.  Remember to click on the "HQ" red button under the video for best quality. 

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By WCM Staff on 9/10/2009 11:27 AM

Hello! I am pleased to introduce myself to the readers of The Wisconsin Crop Manager. My name is Amber Weisenberger and I recently started as the Regional Nutrient Management Outreach Specialist for Southwestern Wisconsin. 

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By WCM Staff on 9/3/2009 12:26 PM

Rock County UW-Extension and the UW Nutrient and Pest Management Program will be holding a soil quality field day Wednesday September 16 in Janesville.

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By WCM Staff on 9/3/2009 12:18 PM

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Invasive species law (NR40) is now official as of September 1^st. This rule established a classification and regulatory system for invasive species restricting actions such as sales, transportation, planting, or releasing listed species to the wild without a permit. The rule classified species as prohibited or restricted species, they are defined below.

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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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