Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Brian Mueller, Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Many winter wheat varieties in Wisconsin are headed out and at, …
Year: 2017
Wisconsin Hosts the 2017 North American Manure Expo: August 22 & 23
If you are interested in the latest equipment and technology for professional manure management, plan to attend the 2017 North American Manure Expo on August 22 and 23, 2017. Wisconsin hosts the Expo this year …
First Generation European Corn Borer
Bryan Jensen, UW Extension and IPM Program Southern Wisconsin is approaching peak first generation European corn borer flight (600 DD, base 500 F). The best treatment time is usually around 800-1000 degree days. A lot of …
True Armyworms
Bryan Jensen, UW Extension and IPM Program Surrounding states have reported armyworm alerts and damage. Furthermore, DATCP’s WI Pest Bulletin has indicated a moderate flight so far. Although I’ve only received a few phone calls so …
New Rules for Pesticide Certification and Training
Glenn Nice, PAT Program Manager A new article that addresses the changes as they relate to the State of Wisconsin Pesticide Certification and Training. The new rules were posted in the Federal Register on January 4, 2017, …
Wisconsin crop planting progress reports from the USDA
Paul D. Mitchell, Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison Corn planting is at or near 5-yr avg and soybeans are still a little behind that average. Recent good weather for most areas of the state has allowed …
Wisconsin Crop Manager newsletter, June 2, 2017
The 11th issue of the 24th volume of the Wisconsin Crop Manager is now available. Click on the link below to view this issue. [wpfilebase tag=file path=’wcm-pdf/WCM2017/WCM-11-2017.pdf’ /]
Crop Diagnostic Training Center Workshop July 25 at Arlington
The best of all workshops! This year our crop & pest management workshop and diagnostic troubleshooting workshop have been combined into a single day. The day starts with 2 hours of multi-disciplinary agronomic topics and culminates …
Late and Prevented Planting Coverage and Replant Provisions for Wisconsin Farmers
Paul D. Mitchell, Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison This fact sheet quickly reviews crop insurance rules to remind returning growers and to help new growers understand late and prevented planting dates and options. http://www.aae.wisc.edu/pdmitchell/CropInsurance/LatePreventPlant2017.pdf
Vegetable Crop Update No. 6 – May 31
Amanda J. Gevens, Associate Professor & Extension Vegetable Plant Pathologist In This Issue Late Blight and Early Blight Disease Forecast Updates National Late Blight Updates National Cucurbit Downy Mildew Updates Request for Soil Samples for …