Available from the NPM Program! A new visual guide for identifying two of the pigweed species of special concern in Wisconsin: Waterhemp (Amaranthus tuberculatus) and Palmer Amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri). Waterhemp is common in Wisconsin and …
What’s New?
In-Season Corn Disease Management Decisions – 2017
Damon L. Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, University of Wisconsin-Madison Tasseling has begun on field corn in the southern region of Wisconsin. With this, comes many questions about applying fungicide to control disease and preserve …
Wisconsin Fruit News-July 21, 2017
We hope you enjoy this issue of the Wisconsin Fruit Newsletter, where you can find out about: http://go.wisc.edu/31t8yi * What’s going on with worker protection * Integrating biological control into an IPM program * Plant …
Wisconsin Fruit News-July 7, 2017
It’s time for another Wisconsin Fruit newsletter, featuring information about: http://go.wisc.edu/empp63 * Follow up on the article on the reduced risk insecticide Intrepid * Endangered Species Protection Bulletins and Methoxyfenozide-containing pesticides * IPM: Mating disruption …
Kernza, Cover Crops and Conservation Field Day at Lancaster July 19
Daniel H. Smith, Nutrient and Pest Management Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison The Kernza, Cover Crops and Conservation Field Day will provide research updates on projects that enhance soil health and farm profits, as well as …
Wisconsin Fruit News-June 23, 2017
Here is the next issue of the Wisconsin Fruit News. We hope you enjoy! http://go.wisc.edu/101k8v * New SWD publication available! * IPM: Host plant resistance * Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic update * Insect Diagnostic Lab …
New UW-Extension identification guide to toxic plants in forages and pastures available
Mark Renz, UW-Extension Weed Scientist Madison, Wis. – While most plants are safe for livestock to consume, a few plant species can sicken or even kill animals if ingested. Recognizing poisonous plants and knowing proper …
2016 Wisconsin CCA Board Activities
The Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Program was established in 1992 to provide a benchmark of professionalism for practicing agronomy professionals. It is a voluntary professional enhancement to a person’s career credentials. CCAs have demonstrated they …
Wisconsin Fruit News – June 9, 2017
Christelle Guédot, Entomology Specialist, UW-Madison and Amaya Atucha, Horticulture Specialist, UW-Madison, Janet van Zoeren, Fruit Crops Extension Intern, UW-Extension. Summer is finally here and things are picking up across the state. We have a full newsletter, …
Wisconsin Hosts the 2017 North American Manure Expo: August 22 & 23
If you are interested in the latest equipment and technology for professional manure management, plan to attend the 2017 North American Manure Expo on August 22 and 23, 2017. Wisconsin hosts the Expo this year …