Bryan Jensen, UW Extension and IPM Program Insects (and their relatives) are probably not the first thing on people’s mind right now. However, getting the crop planted probably is. Soon thoughts will turn to pest …
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TImely video: Cover Crops – Winter Rye After Corn Silage
Harvest of rye as forage in mid to late May, in southern Wisconsin, generally allows subsequent planting of a full season crop such as corn, soybeans or alfalfa seeding. The video linked below provides an …
Wisconsin Winter Wheat Disease Update – May 2, 2017
Brian Mueller, Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison The Wisconsin Field Crops Pathology crew continues to scout wheat …
Considering Replanting Soybeans?
Shawn P. Conley, Soybean and Wheat Extension Specialist Even though very few soybean acres have been planted in WI there will be many agronomists across the Midwest assessing soybean stands after this deluge subsides. Below …
Vegetable Crop Update April 30, 2017
Amanda J. Gevens, Associate Professor & Extension Vegetable Plant Pathologist 2017’s 3rd issue of the Vegetable Crop Update is now available. In this edition, please find information on: Welcome and review of disease forecasting concepts …
UW-Madison/Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update
Brian Hudelson, Sean Toporek, Jake Kurczewski and Ann Joy The PDDC receives samples of many plant and soil samples from around the state. The following diseases/disorders have been identified at the PDDC from April 21, …
Soybean Management Strategies to Facilitate Timely Winter Wheat Establishment in 2017
Dr. Adam Gaspar and Dr. Shawn P. Conley Winter wheat acres across WI have declined over the past few years due to late grain harvests, disease concerns (FHB or scab) and poor wheat prices, however …
Wisconsin Fruit News, Issue 2
Janet van Zoeren, Christelle Guédot, and Amaya Atucha, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Departments of Entomology and Horticulture Here is volume 2’s 2nd issue of the Wisconsin Fruit News: http://go.wisc.edu/ai46ou In it you will find information about: …
Wisconsin Pest Bulletin 4-27-16
Krista Hamilton, Entomologist, WI Dept of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Volume 62 Issue No. 1of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at: http://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/pb/index.jsp PLEASE NOTE: This final Wisconsin Pest Bulletin of 2016 provides …
Wisconsin Crop Manager April 27, 2017
The 7th 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_7.pdf’ /]