Brian Hudelson, Sean Toporek 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 March 14, 2015 through …
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Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board Continues Free Nematode Testing Program for 2015
Shawn 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, most …
Soybean Management Strategies to Facilitate Timely Winter Wheat Establishment
Shawn Conley, Soybean and Wheat Extension Specialist Winter wheat acres across WI have declined over the past few years due to high corn and soybean prices and late grain harvests. As farmers get ready to …
Wisconsin Crop Manager 3/19/15
The 4th issue of the Wisconsin Crop Manager is now available. Click on the link below to view this issue. [wpfilebase tag=file path=’wcm-pdf/WCM2015/WCM_4.pdf’ /]
Common ragweed confirmed ALS inhibitor-resistant in Brown County Wisconsin
Recently, Thomas Butts, a graduate research assistant, Vince Davis, and Dave Stoltenberg confirmed that a common ragweed population in Wisconsin is resistant to an ALS inhibitor. Here is the conclusion from their research paper (linked …
Factors to Consider While Assessing Your 2015 Winter Wheat Crop Stand and Spring Nitrogen Timing
Shawn Conley, Soybean and Wheat Extension Specialist As the snow begins to melt and we finally put the 2014/15 winter behind us, many growers and consultants alike are beginning to venture out to their winter …
UW-Madison/Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update
Brian Hudelson, Sean Toporek 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 March 7, 2015 through …
UW-Madison/Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update
Brian Hudelson, Sean Toporek 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 February 28, 2015 through …
Wisconsin Crop Manager 3/5/15
The 3rd issue of the Wisconsin Crop Manager is now available. Click on the link below to view this issue. [wpfilebase tag=file path=’wcm-pdf/WCM2015/WCM 3, March 5, 2015 with extras.pdf’ /]
New Sclerotinia Stem Rot Fact Sheet
Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Plant Pathologist A new fact sheet concerning Sclerotinia stem rot (white mold) on soybean has recently been published. The fact sheet describes symptoms of the disease and how to best …