The 11th issue of the 2019 Wisconsin Crop Manager. All the WCM blog articles from the past week are compiled into one PDF. [wpfilebase tag=file path=’wcm-pdf/WCM2019/WCM2019_11.pdf’ /]
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Wisconsin Pest Bulletin, June 20, 2019
Krista Hamilton, Entomologist, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Volume 64 Issue No. 08 of the Wisconsin Pest Bulletin is now available at: https://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/pb/pdf/06-20-19.pdf LOOKING AHEAD: True armyworm larvae appearing in cornfields FORAGES …
A Tank Full of Sugar Helps the Profits Go Down
Shawn P. Conley, Soybean and Wheat Extension Specialist, Department of Agronomy This growing season has been what I can best describe as “Craptacular“. Farmers are under severe economic stress and are looking to squeeze the …
RMA Changes Rules on Forage Production on Prevented Plant Acres
Paul D. Mitchell, Extension State Specialist in Cropping Systems and Environmental Management, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics On June 20, the USDA RMA announced relaxation of the rules restricting forage production on prevented plant …
Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update
Brian Hudelson, Sue Lueloff, Alex Mikus 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 June 8, …
Tar Spot On My Mind
Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Tar spot seems to be on everyone’s mind now that corn planting is nearing the finish line. The challenging spring and wet weather …
Insects and Late Plantings
Bryan Jensen, UW Department of Entomology and Division of Extension I have been getting a few questions regarding late plantings and what we might or might not see from insects. Although I will provide a …
Vegetable Crop Updates Newsletter, June 17, 2019
AMANDA GEVENS, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR & EXTENSION SPECIALIST, POTATO & VEGETABLE PATHOLOGY, PLANT PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT Update 8- June 17, 2019 In this issue the UW-Madison Division of Extension Vegetable Crop Updates Newsletter #8: Vegetable insect pest …
Can I Use Corn or Soybeans as a Cover Crop on Prevented Plant Acres?
Paul D. Mitchell, Extension State Specialist in Cropping Systems and Environmental Management, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics As many Wisconsin farmers are taking prevented plant payments for their insured corn or soybeans acres, they …
Giant Ragweed Management Challenge Plot Tour
In collaboration with Nick Baker (UW-Extension Agricultural Agent in Rock County, WI), we are pleased to announce our 1st WiscWeeds Giant Ragweed Management Challenge Plot Tour (June 26, 2019 at Rock County Farm, Janesville, WI)! Giant ragweed was …