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 Shawn Conley, Extension Soybean and Small Grains Agronomist, Department of …
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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 March 25, …
Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board Announces Changes to the 2017 Free Nematode Testing Program
Shawn P. Conley, Soybean and Wheat Extension Specialist Four out of every five animals on earth today is a nematode so it is not surprising that agricultural fields are home to many nematode species. Fortunately, …
Wisconsin Fruit News, Invasive Insects Supplemental Issue
Janet van Zoeren, Christelle Guédot, and Amaya Atucha, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Departments of Entomology and Horticulture Click here for a supplemental issue on invasive insects of the Wisconsin Fruit News. In it you will …
Vegetable Crop Update January 14, 2017
Amanda J. Gevens, Associate Professor & Extension Vegetable Plant Pathologist 2017’s 1st issue of the Vegetable Crop Update is now available. In this edition, please find information on: Information on spinach downy mildew, seen this fall/winter …
2017 Wisconsin Soybean Association Soybean Yield Contest
Shawn P. Conley, Soybean and Wheat Extension Specialist Notable changes to the 2017 WSA Yield Contest: Entry fee decreased to $25 per entry Due date is extended to December 15th or 2 weeks post field …
Wisconsin Crop Manager March 23, 2017
The 4rd 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_4.pdf’ /]
Tips for Nitrogen Management in Winter Wheat
Carrie Laboski, Professor and Extension Soil Fertility/Nutrient Management Specialist In general, apply N early. At 50% of research sites in 2014 to 2016, N application at green-up out yielded application at Zadoks growth stage 30 …
Now is a good time to get manure spreaders calibrated for determining manure nutrient credits
Kevin Shelley, UW NPM Program With profit margins tight, this spring is a good time for manure spreader weighing and calibration on dairy and livestock farms. Determining the weight of an average load of manure …
Assessing Your 2017 Winter Wheat Crop Stand and Spring Nitrogen Timing
Top 4 Factors to Consider While Assessing Your 2017 Winter Wheat Crop Stand and Spring Nitrogen Timing Shawn Conley, WI State Soybean and Wheat Extension Specialist As we begin to contemplate spring and the 2017 …