Amanda Gevens, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist, Potato & Vegetable Pathology, Plant Pathology Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison Click here >>>UWEX Veg Crop Updates Newsletter #12<<< In this issue I address the following topics: Utility of copper applications to …
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Wisconsin White Mold Risk Maps
Jaime Willbur, Graduate Research Assistant, University of Wisconsin-Madison Risk of apothecial presence and subsequent white mold development has remained steady since last week in non-irrigated fields (Fig. 1). Higher temperatures have offset higher moisture in …
Wisconsin Pest Bulletin 7/14/2017
Krista Hamilton, Entomologist — Bureau of Plant Industry/Division of Agricultural Resource Management, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Volume 62 Issue No. 11 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at: http://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/pb/index.jsp …
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Bryan Jensen, UW Extension and IPM Program The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is a new stink bug species which was first detected in North America in 2001 and Wisconsin during 2010. BMSB has a …
Soybean Aphid
Bryan Jensen, UW Extension and IPM Program It seems like soybean aphid populations have been creeping up and I understand a few fields have been sprayed. When we get to this time of year economical …
Wisconsin Crop Manager Newsletter July 7, 2017
This is the 16th issue of the 24th volume of the Wisconsin Crop Manager and is now available. Click on the link below to view this issue. [wpfilebase tag=file path=’wcm-pdf/WCM2017/WCM-16-2017.pdf’ /]
Wisconsin Fruit News-July 7, 2017
It’s time for another Wisconsin Fruit newsletter, featuring information about: http://go.wisc.edu/empp63 * Follow up on the article on the reduced risk insecticide Intrepid * Endangered Species Protection Bulletins and Methoxyfenozide-containing pesticides * IPM: Mating disruption …
Insect Updates-July 7, 2017
Bryan Jensen, UW Extension and IPM Program Potato Leafhoppers in alfalfa. This insect’s density has been variable this summer. Although the anticipated warm/dry weather could change that quickly. Within a limited geographical area this season, …
Weed Identification Series, Waterhemp and Palmer Amaranth
Mark Renz UW Madison Associate Professor and Extension Specialist Concern about the continued spread of waterhemp and Palmer amaranth exist in Wisconsin. While invasion of these species has been much higher in adjacent states, populations …
Kernza, Cover Crops and Conservation Field Day at Lancaster July 19
Daniel H. Smith, Nutrient and Pest Management Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison The Kernza, Cover Crops and Conservation Field Day will provide research updates on projects that enhance soil health and farm profits, as well as …