Wisconsin Crop Manager July 12, 2012 The 17th issue of the Wisconsin Crop Manager is now available. Click below to view this issue. [wpfilebase tag=file path=’wcm-pdf/WCM2012/WCM19_17 final with flyer.pdf’ /]
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Two new NPM apps for Android smartphones
The University of Wisconsin Nutrient and Pest Management Program has just released two apps for users of Android smartphones. These apps, which were introduced last year for iPhone and iPad, are now available at the …
Corn Rootworm Beetle Emergence and Feeding in Corn Fields
Corn Rootworm Beetle Emergence and Feeding in Corn Fields Eileen Cullen (Extension Entomologist) Because corn rootworm beetles can reduce yield by silk pruning, it is important to scout cornfields before and during early pollination. This …
Emergency Irrigation Considerations – July 2012
Emergency Irrigation Considerations – July 2012 Scott Sanford (Extension Engineer) With the extended dry weather and no rain in the forecast, growers are looking for alternatives to supply crops with water. Governor Walker has issued …
Drought and Crop Insurance: Patience Please!
Drought and Crop Insurance: Patience Please! Paul D. Mitchell (Agricultural and Applied Economics, UW Madison/Extension) The year began with plentiful moisture and high hopes as Wisconsin planted 4.35 million corn acres and 1.69 million soybean …
Drought 2012: Forward Contracts and Crop Insurance
Drought 2012: Forward Contracts and Crop Insurance Paul D. Mitchell (Agricultural and Applied Economics, UW-Madison/Extension), Brenda Boetel (Agricultural Economics, UW-River Falls/Extension) Many Wisconsin farmers have forward contracts with a local elevator or ethanol plant or …
Wisconsin Crop Diagnostic Training Center: 2012 Diagnostic Troubleshooting Workshops
Wisconsin Crop Diagnostic Training Center: 2012 Diagnostic Troubleshooting Workshops Dan Heider, UW-Integrated Pest Management Program There is still time to register for the most interactive workshop of the summer. Whether you regularly troubleshoot crop and …
Vegetable Crop Update 7/11/12
Vegetable Crop Update 7/11/12 The 16th issue of the Vegetable Crop Update is now available. Click below to view this issue. [wpfilebase tag=file path=’vgu/Vegetable Crop Update #16.pdf’ /]
Getting Additional Forage this Fall
Getting Additional Forage this Fall Dan Undersander (Forage Agronomist), Shawn Conley (Soybean and Wheat Extension Specialist) Some farmers need additional forage and want to plant a second crop following wheat or corn taken early for …
Biggest Weed Contest to be held at the Weed Doctor’s Booth at Farm Technology Days in Outagamie County
Biggest Weed Contest to be held at the Weed Doctor’s Booth at Farm Technology Days in Outagamie County Mark Renz, UW-Madison Extension Weed Scientist The weather has been crazy this spring and summer, but the …