November 2026

Hoping that everyone has had a safe and successful harvest so far! Timely dry weather has helped grain come off the fields quickly this year. We are starting November on a rainy note, which will force some to take a break (and probably a much needed one!). There have been some incidences of purple seed stain and Diaporthe seed decay in soybean reported around the region. This was mainly due to late precipitation timing combined with genetic issues. While we cannot predict the weather, thinking about seed genetics for next year can help. Extension winter events and conferences are starting in December! Please consider early registration to receive discounts.      

For those looking ahead to renewing their pesticide applicator licenses - training dates will be announced soon on the Wisconsin PAT Program's website. There will be approximately 5 dates in our region.  

Have a nitrogen question that has been on your mind? Want funding to answer that question? The Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program 2027 project applications are open! There are more project options this year that require less time commitment. We have one project currently in the region. Please let me know if you are interested! 

Left: An example of poor soybean seed quality seen in certain fields throughout the region. 

Right: Cover crops after silage starting to emerge! 

Link to Register: Farm Succession Event Registration

Resources to Keep Bookmarked

Ag Weather Outlooks for Wisconsin 

Hay Market Report

Badger Crop Network

Anastasia Kurth

Regional Crops and Soils Educator 

Email: anastasia.kurth@wisc.edu

Phone: 608-477-3018 (text or call)

Extension Sauk County: 505 Broadway St., Third Floor, Baraboo, WI 53913

@SCWIcrops_AK

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