Liz Bosak, Outreach Specialist, Department of Agronomy, University of Wisconsin-Madison Weed identification at the seedling and immature stages can be difficult but is often necessary because scouting should occur before weeds reach 4 inches in …
WCM newsletter
Alfalfa Weevil Update
Bryan Jensen UW Extension I have been getting some questions regarding alfalfa weevil damage. First the good news. Harvest is well underway in southern Wisconsin and this is practice usually kills weevil larvae. The bad …
Diagnosing Early Season Below Ground Insect Damage
Bryan Jensen- IPM Program A lot of corn and soybeans has been planted over the past few weeks and emergence has begun. Now, and over the next few weeks, is a good time to evaluate …
Managing Nutrients on Wisconsin Soils Online Video Workshop – 2015
Scott Sturgul – NPM Program Managing Nutrients on Wisconsin Soils is a self-paced seven hour online video workshop designed for agency and industry personnel who desire to have a more in depth knowledge of intermediate …
Vegetable Crop Update 5-19-15
The 8th issue of the Vegetable Crop Update is now available. Click on the link below to view this update. [wpfilebase tag=file path=’vgu/Veggie Crop Update 5-19-15.pdf’ /]
Soybean Emergence and Germination Common Issues
Shawn Conley Please click to view a YouTube video on Soybean Emergence and Germination Common Issues. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBWVCr4aAoI[/youtube]
Which thistle is in my pasture and how to control it…..
Mark Renz Extension Weed Specialist; University of Wisconsin-Madison & Extension Thistles are all up and actively growing. While we have a variety of thistles, typically pastures have one of 5 common weedy thistles in Wisconsin. …
UW-Madison/Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update
Brian Hudelson, Sean Toporek, Ann Joy and Joyce Wu 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 May 9, …
Wisconsin Pest Bulletin 5/14/15
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 …
Save the Date – Agronomy/Soils Field Day at Arlington Ag Research Station on August 19th
The Departments of Agronomy and Soil Science in conjunction with the Arlington Agricultural Research Station will host their annual field day on August 19, 2015. The field day will highlight UW-Madison research on all facets …