Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Roger Schmidt, Nutrient and Pest Management Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison Tar spot has been detected on corn for the first time during …
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Soybean Gall Midge
Bryan Jensen, UW-Madison Dept. of Entomology and Integrated Pest Management Program This is a quick reminder to be looking and thinking about soybean gall midge (Resseliella maxima). This insect has not been found in Wisconsin, …
Two-spotted Spider Mites
Bryan Jensen, UW-Madison Dept. of Entomology and Integrated Pest Management Program If this hot/dry weather has you thinking about two-Spotted Spider Mites (TSSM), we are on the same page. This prolonged weather pattern is certainly …
Vegetable Crop Updates Newsletter 13, 14
Amanda Gevens, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist, Potato & Vegetable Pathology, Plant Pathology Department In issue 14 find: Disease forecasting for early and late blight in potato In issue 13 find: Nitrate-N levels in groundwater …
Crop Conditions, Diseases, and Insects, Badger Crop Connect July 15
Badger Crop Connect, July 15, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CT Register by 5:00 PM on July 14: https://go.wisc.edu/1501t3 Badger Crop Connect is a crop production webinar series developed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension Crops …
Western Bean Cutworm
Bryan Jensen, UW-Madison Dept. of Entomology and Integrated Pest Management Program The western bean cutworm flight has begun in southern Wisconsin. Although not a widespread insect with consistent economic loss, it is a potential problem …
Potato Leafhopper in Alfalfa
Bryan Jensen, UW-Madison Dept. of Entomology and Integrated Pest Management Program The recent warm weather has been favorable to potato leafhopper development. I’ve been noticing some late instar nymphs and this is the time populations …
Insights on In-Season Corn Disease Management Decisions
Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Corn is approaching the V6-V8 growth stages in regions of Wisconsin. With this, comes many questions about applying fungicide to control disease …
Fungicide For Field Crops Information Updated
Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison The Fungicide for Field Crops Information webpage on the Badger CropDoc website has now been updated! The update includes links to the …
Vegetable Crop Updates Newsletter June 28
Amanda Gevens, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist, Potato & Vegetable Pathology, Plant Pathology Department In issue 12 find: potato production updates and new horticultural resources PDay and DSV updates: thresholds of DSV 18 reached for …