Shawn P. Conley Soybean and Wheat Extension Specialist Shawn Conley is embarking on a State‐Wide Project aimed at generating baseline producer data on current soybean management practices in Wisconsin’s production systems. This project is funded …
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The Effectiveness of Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments in Soybean
This publication from the Purdue Extension Entomology website reviews the current research regarding the efficacy of these neonicotinoid seed treatments, their non-target effects, and the potential role for neonicotinoid seed treatments in soybean production. To …
UW-Madison/Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update
Brian Hudelson, Sean Toporek, 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 January 30, 2016 through February …
Winners of the 2015 WSA WI Soybean Contest are Announced
The 1st place winner in Division 4, Bahr Farms Inc. of Belmont, grew Asgrow AG2535 and harvested 89.23 bu/a. In second place, Riley Bros. Farms of Darlington grew Asgrow AG2433 and harvested 88.85 bu/a. In Division 3, David …
New Video: Relative Importance of P and K for corn and soybean in Wisconsin
Phosphorus and potassium are important for crop production. But is one nutrient more important than the other? To learn the answer to this question, watch a new video titled: “Relative Importance of P and K …
New Video: Strategies to Maximize Return on Fertilizer in 2016
There are numerous economic challenges for crop production in 2016. Tips for maximizing your economic return on fertilizer are provided in the video titled: “Strategies to Maximize Return on Fertilizer in 2016”. You can find …
Training for Nutrient Management Planners Online Video Workshop – 2016
Scott Sturgul – NPM Program Training for Nutrient Management Planners is a self-paced seven hour online video series and a one day face-to-face, follow-up workshop. The program is designed for current and potential nutrient management …
UW-River Falls Field Scout Training Class March 16-17, 2016
Bryan Jensen, IPM Program The University of Wisconsin-River Falls, UW-Extension and the Integrated Pest Management Program are co-sponsoring the IPM Field Scout Training Class which will be held March 16-17, 2016 at the UW-River Falls …
NPM Program Announces New Southwest Wisconsin Regional Specialist
Dan Smith is the new University of Wisconsin-Madison & Extension Southwest Regional Outreach Specialist for the Nutrient and Pest Management (NPM) Program. The goal of his position is to work with county partners in the …
Nominations are still being accepted for the 2016 Wisconsin CCA of the Year Award
A quick reminder that the Wisconsin CCA Board has been accepting nominations for the 2016 Wisconsin CCA of the Year Award. This award is designed to recognize a CCA who is highly innovative, delivers exceptional …