Issue No. 4 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at: http://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/pb/index.jsp PRINT THIS ISSUE I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E LOOKING AHEAD: Black cutworm primary damage …
Insects & Mites
Alfalfa Weevils
Bryan Jensen UW Extension It is time (or soon will be!) to start scouting for alfalfa weevil damage in established alfalfa stands. We suggest spot-checking for early signs of damage when 300 weevil degrees have …
Wisconsin Pest Bulletin 5/7/15
Issue No. 3 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at: http://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/pb/index.jsp PRINT THIS ISSUE LOOKING AHEAD: Moderate numbers of black cutworm moths arrive this week FORAGES & GRAINS: Alfalfa weevil larvae expected to appear by May …
Wisconsin Pest Bulletin 4/30/15
Issue No. 2 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at: http://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/pb/index.jsp PRINT THIS ISSUE I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E LOOKING AHEAD: Black cutworm …
Black Cutworms in WI Corn
Bryan Jensen, UW Extension Several states to our south have reported relatively high catches of black cutworm moths in their trapping networks. To date, DATCP’s WI Pest Bulletin has not reported high catches. However, recent …
Wisconsin Pest Bulletin 4-23-15
Issue No. 01 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at: http://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/pb/index.jsp PRINT THIS ISSUE I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E LOOKING AHEAD: Overwintered lily …
Fungicide Efficacy Tables Updated For 2015!
Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Plant Pathologist The corn, soybean, and small grains fungicide efficacy tables have been updated for the 2015 field season. The efficacy tables reflect efficacy ratings from a group of land …
New Wheat Powdery Mildew Fact Sheet
Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Plant Pathologist A new fact sheet concerning powdery mildew of wheat has recently been published. The fact sheet describes symptoms of the disease and how to best manage it. To obtain …
Wisconsin Winter Wheat Disease Update – April 15, 2015
Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison This week I scouted winter wheat in research trials located at the Arlington Agricultural research station and also some commercial fields in …
5 Free apps for Wisconsin crop production
by Roger Schmidt, IPCM computer specialist These five free apps help Wisconsin farmers and crop consultants quickly do calculations and find answers concerning crop and pest management. The apps all use University of Wisconsin science …