Brian Hudelson, Ann Joy, Erin DeWinter and Joyce Wu, Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic (PDDC) The following diseases/disorders have been identified at the PDDC from March 1, 2014 through March 7, 2014. Plant/Sample Type, Disease/Disorder, Pathogen, …
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UWEX Team Forage Launches New Web Site
The University of Wisconsin-Extension Team Forage recently updated their web site. In addition to information about the team and its activities, the site accumulates a variety of forage crop resources available from many experts and …
Certified Crop Advisor recognition
Bryan Jensen, IPM Program On behalf of the Wisconsin Certified Crop Adviser Board, we would like to congratulate and recognize those CCA’s who have recently surpassed their 20th anniversary as a Certified Crop Advisor. Please …
Wisconsin Crop Manager 3/6/14
The third issue of the Wisconsin Crop Manager is now available. Follow the link below to view this issue. [wpfilebase tag=file path=’wcm-pdf/WCM2014/WCM_3_with_extras.pdf’ /]
IPM Toolkit app updated to use local news
A new version of the IPM Toolkit app is available. You can now customize your choice of RSS feeds, Twitter account lists, and YouTube playlists that show up in the application. This will allow users …
Recording Available from Corn Rootworm Management in the Transgenic Era
Eileen Cullen, Extension Entomologist A free webinar was held on Feb. 20, 2014 to provide information on current rootworm management and information and recommendations on how to proceed in 2014 in light of developing western …
Vegetable Crop Update 3/2/14
The 1st issue of the Vegetable Crop Update is now available. Click below to view this update. [wpfilebase tag=file path=’vgu/Veg Newsletter 1-Mar 2 2014.pdf’ /]
Surveys on Cover Crops and Soybean Production
Matt Ruark, Dept. of Soil Science, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison & Univ. of Wisconsin-Extension The North Central Soybean Research Program (NCSRP) has recently funded an eight-state study to identify and prioritize future research needs on the …
Cover crop webinar series
Matt Ruark, Department of Soil Science, UW-Madison and UW-Extension Cover crops are an important tool for Wisconsin farmers to prevent erosion, conserve plant nutrients, and to improve the soil condition. However, there are many aspects …
Broadcast Recording Available from National Cover Crops Conference
To meet some of today’s biggest challenges in agriculture, including rising food demand, a shrinking land base and climate change, farmers should be encouraged to adopt a holistic approach to enriching their most valuable resource …