Paying attention to herbicide carryover, symptoms of nutrient deficiencies, crop growth stages and more! |
Hello, and happy August! This issue of the Wisconsin Crop Manager again includes several field days that we hope to see you join, resources to not only manage your crops at this time of year but to plan ahead for growing seasons to come.
Daniel H. Smith, Crops and Soils Program Manager
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Timely Articles and Resources |
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As we head toward the end of summer, it is closing in on time for a late summer establishment of alfalfa. Commonly in Wisconsin, this is done following a wheat crop in the spring. This can lead to a few challenges to consider: residual herbicide carryover and the effects of volunteer wheat on successful establishment. Read more here.
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Mallika Nocco, UW-Madison Extension specialist in agrohydrology, and Landon Baumgartner, outreach specialist for the UW-Madison Extension Nutrient and Pest Management program for southwest Wisconsin discuss the basics of buffer strips, their function, and how they could fit on your farm. Watch here.
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Dr. Harkirat Kaur recently joined the UW–Madison Division of Extension Crops and Soils Program and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as an assistant professor and extension specialist in corn production systems. She will work collaboratively with educators to identify and address research needs identified by farmers and industry professionals. Read more here.
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Over the past month, herbicide and fungicide application decisions have been made based on crop growth stage. The products must be applied at or before certain growth stages to avoid crop injury or target the appropriate timing. The University of Wisconsin-Madison has three crop staging guides to help make these management decisions easier. They are available as free PDF downloads here.
The NPM program, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board, has also made soybean management posters available for free to our Wisconsin farmers and clientele. Please email Jillene Fisch for a copy at jrfisch@wisc.edu.
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Michael Geissinger and Chris Clark, outreach specialists for the UW-Madison Extension Nutrient & Pest Management Program, meet at the field to talk about micronutrient deficiencies including how to assess if your crops have micronutrient deficiencies and research on whether or not applying foliar micronutrient fertilizer in season can correct them. Watch here.
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The Crops and Soils Program added another new staff member. Meet the new educators and outreach specialists working on a farm or in a field near you! Read more here.
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Podcasts from the Crops and Soils Program |
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Will Fulwider, Regional Crops Educator, and Michael Geissinger, Nutrient & Pest Management Outreach Specialist, with UW-Madison Extension host Field Notes, where specialist guests, farmers, and industry reps collaborate with them to combine their skills, knowledge, and experience to help farmers and agronomists develop research-based solutions to issues facing agriculture in Wisconsin. Subscribe where you listen to podcasts or check out the episodes here!
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Join the UW-Madison Division of Extension as they search for new crops for Wisconsin growers, processors, and consumers on The Cutting Edge. The strength of Wisconsin’s agricultural economy is its diversity…something that doesn’t just happen by chance. It is a product of the relentless drive of researchers and farmers to innovate, explore, and experiment. Join us for a glimpse into the exciting new research and development bringing new crops and diversity to Wisconsin. Subscribe where you listen to podcasts or check out the episodes here!
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To stay up to date with all Extension events, see our events calendar.
Find more summer field days from the UW–Madison College of Agriculture and Life Sciences here.
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When: Aug. 15 from 1–3 p.m.
Where: Hancock Agricultural Research Station (N3909 Cty V Hancock, WI)
Join us to learn about research being conducted in the Central Sands to improve agriculture and understand its impacts! CCA CEUs available
Refreshments provided.
Register here.
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When: Aug. 15 from 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: J-Springs Dairy (N4182 County Rd. EE Appleton, WI)
Join UW–Madison Extension, the Midwest Forage Association, and the Outagamie Forage Council for a night of learning and sharing about alfalfa revenue insurance, developing whole-farm strategies for harvest, and alfalfa persistence management.
Similar to revenue products available in grain crops, USDA intends to look at a Yield X Market Price product. This is your opportunity to provide direct feedback about how these policies will be shaped and implemented moving forward. Do not miss your chance to have a say in how these products may be able to help your farm manage risk in the future.
Registration for a guaranteed meal has closed, but walk-ins are welcome and encouraged to join. More information is available here.
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When: Aug. 19 – 23
Where: Various locations across WI
Extension is hosting the 3rd Annual Wisconsin Hazelnut Week to feature all that is happening with hazelnuts in Wisconsin. Hazelnut Week 2024 includes a field day each day. The events are free and open to the public, but registration is required. Find more hazelnut week events and information here.
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When: Begins August 20, multiple locations and times across WI
Where: In-person regional meetings and statewide Zoom
UW–Madison’s Nutrient and Pest Management Program, DATCP, USDA-NRCS, and WI Land and Water are hosting their annual nutrient management regional meetings again this summer. Read more and register here.
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When: Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where: West Madison Agricultural Research Station (8502 Mineral Point Rd, Verona WI)
Award winning cider maker, Charles McGonegal, will share his years of experience and expertise on how to produce the different cider styles from Standard (Heritage, Traditional, and Modern) to Specialty (Fruited, Botanical, Spiced, etc). You will learn the nuts and bolts of producing each cider style: apple selection, specific chemistry, fermentation strategies, yeast selection, and nutrient management. The afternoon will host a panel discussion with other experienced cider producers: Deirdre Birmingham (The Cider Farm), Walker Fanning (Hidden Cave Cidery), Richard Ihrig (String Theory), and Charles McGonegal (AEppelTreow Winery). Register here.
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When: Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Cala Farm (1354 3 3/4 St. Turtle Lake, WI)
Join us from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on August 22 at Cala Farm for a mechanical weed control field day with long-time farmer Rodrigo Cala and mechanical weeding tool expert Sam Oschwald-Tilton. Topics covered will include which tools are right for your farm, where to buy both new and used equipment, and hands-on demonstrations of how the tools work. Tools will range from hand scale to two-wheel tractor to 3-point tractor mounted tools. Registration ($10 day-of) and more information here.
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When: Aug. 26 from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Arlington Agricultural Research Station (N695 Hopkins Road, Arlington, WI)
Join us for a look at organic research conducted at the University of Wisconsin and an introduction to climate-smart commodities opportunities for farmers. This field day is free to attend, and lunch is included. Please register in advance to help us plan.
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When: August 28
Where: Arlington Ag Research Station
The overall theme of the day is "From Data to Action: Transforming Big Data into Informed Agronomic Decisions," and features rotating talks in soils, pest management, forage, and crop management. Read more and register here.
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When: September 12
Where: Arlington Ag Research Station
oin the UW–Madison Division of Extension and the WiscWeeds Team for a day of weed management skill sharing, learning, and further understanding mechanisms of weed control. We’ll dive into herbicide application technology, herbicide formulations, adjuvants, weed management news/updates, waterhemp management, and don't miss guest speaker Dr. Tommy Butts!
This event costs $20 and includes a catered lunch. CCA CEUs will be available. Find more information and register here.
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Join the Crops and Soils Program every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. for Badger Crop Connect! Each session features research, resources, and strategies to help you optimize crop yield.
Register for future Badger Crop Connect webinars and read more here.
Watch recordings of previous webinars here.
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Veggie producers, sign up to receive tailored updates from the UW–Madison Departments of Plant Pathology, Entomology, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences, and Soil Science.
Sign up by sending a blank email with any subject line to: vegcropupdate@lists.wisc.edu
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Fruit producers, sign up to receive tailored updates from the UW–Madison Fruit Program. Sign up and read more here.
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Sign up to receive pest monitoring data and maps, current articles on economically important plant pests affecting Wisconsin's field crops, fruits, vegetables, nurseries, and forests. Sign up and read on the web here.
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UW–Madison Division of Extension Crops and Soils Program
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An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requirements. Please make requests for reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to educational programs as early as possible preceding the scheduled program, service, or activity. For communicative accommodations in languages other than English, please contact oaic@extension.wisc.edu. For communicative accommodations based on a disability, please contact Heather Lipinski Stelljes at: heather.stelljes@wisc.edu for the public.
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| Partially supported by National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Crop Protection and Pest Management-Extension Implementation Program award number 2021-70006-35346.
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