August 2024

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NON-BT CORN FIELDS NEEDED FOR 2024 CORN BORER SURVEY

For the 2024 European Corn Borer survey, DATCP’s Pest Survey Program is looking for non-Bt corn fields to scout for ECB larvae and damage. The goal of sampling both Bt and non-Bt fields is to gain a more accurate understanding of ECB pressure (particularly in non-Bt fields where populations are likely higher) and to determine areas of the state where populations may be recovering. Corn growers, crop advisors, and Extension educators who have or know of non-Bt corn fields that could be potential survey sites are asked to email krista.hamilton@wisconsin.gov with your name, phone number and field location (County, GPS Coordiantes & Field Description).

We are hoping to sample 40-50 non-Bt fields September 3 to October 25. The survey is not destructive and involves examining 25 consecutive corn stalks for signs of ECB infestation and dissecting two stalks to count larvae. Fields that are relatively accessible from a roadside are preferred. Growers will be notified of the ECB population in their fields once the survey is complete.

E-MAIL Krista Hamilton - DATCP

BLAST FROM THE PAST - EUROPEAN CORN BORER

LOOK OUT FOR HERBICIDE CARRYOVER, VOLUNTEERS IN SUMMER SEEDING ALFALFA AFTER WHEAT

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: ALFALFA SEEDING MANAGEMENT AFTER WHEAT

EL "BREAK" INFO-LECHERO 2.0 - Spanish Webinars for the Dairy Community

UW-Madison Extension is offering the Dairy Spanish Webinar "El Break Info-Lechero 2.0" to bring the latest dairy research to Wisconsin’s Spanish-speaking dairy community.

Join us every Wednesday in September, October, and November from 12-1 PM CST to learn about topics like reproduction, data management, animal welfare, and more. These webinars are entirely in Spanish, so encourage your Latino dairy workers to participate and engage with experts.

The sessions are free, but pre-registration is required.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Badger Dairy Insight Webinar

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 - 11 A.M. - NOON

Cows Need Fiber Too! Storage & Feeding Tips to Minimize Nutrient Losses

Dr. Luiz Ferraretto will discuss the potential costs of DM & nutrient losses occuring during silage preservations and will offer strategies to mitigate the issue.

Jackie McCarville will discuss the potential limitation of low fiber diets to animal health.

WARM SEASON GRASS FIELD DAY

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 - 10 A.M. - NOON

SOIL HEALTH FIELD DAY - WINNEBAGO COUNTY

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27TH - NOON - 3 P.M.

UW-MADISON AGRONOMY FIELD DAY - ARLINGTON AG RESEARCH

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 - 8 A.M. - 1 P.M.

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CEDAR CREEK FARMERS/FARMERS FOR LAKE COUNTY

2024 FALL FIELD DAY - GEHRING'S STONE HOUSE DAIRY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 -- 2 - 5 P.M.

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SOYBEAN MANAGEMENT FIELD DAY: WATERHEMP, GRAIN MARKETING & FEEDING DAIRY CATTLE

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 -- 10 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Badger Crop Connect Webinar

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - 12:30 - 1:30 P.M.

Watch the Badger Crop Connect website for upcoming topics.

EXTENSION WEED MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP - ARLINGTON AG RESEARCH STATION

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 - 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.

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