More field days, keeping an eye out for insect & disease effects, and more! |
As summer field days and programming ramp up, make sure to browse our upcoming events as well as the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' list of field days to find opportunities to connect with UW researchers near you.
This issue, we have several resources around managing moisture-borne diseases and increased insect and weed pressures due to the heavy rainfalls lately.
Happy cropping, and I hope to see you at some of our upcoming field days!
Daniel H. Smith, Crops and Soils Program Manager
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Timely Articles and Resources |
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It is time for Damon's annual reminder about white mold in soybeans and its management. The 2023 season in Wisconsin was all about drought and heat. So far, the 2024 season has been on the opposite end of the spectrum. Don’t be complacent about managing white mold this year. Read the whole story here and be ready to manage white mold this season!
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Ideally, cereal termination should occur when enough biomass has accumulated to provide greater benefits in terms of reduced soil erosion, weed suppression and improved soil health. Factors such as weather conditions and equipment availability play a role in this decision. Read more here.
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This time of year, chances are more than gnats and mosquitoes are bothering you. A vast assortment of insects may have chosen to make your soybean fields their summer home. So, what’s a farmer to do? The answer is scouting. Read what to scout for 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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Over the last several weeks we have seen confirmed positives for tar spot in parts of Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and now Wisconsin. While it has been found in Wisconsin, the severity and incidence are extremely low and does not necessitate spraying fungicide at the moment! So, what should we do now? Read more here.
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While many newly established fields are doing well, some areas of the state are struggling with thin stands. This may be due to several factors working together including waterlogged soils, cool spring temperatures, pathogen presence, residual herbicide damage and other management practices. Scott also discusses reseeding failed stands in these conditions. Read the full article here.
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Severe rainfall events and flooding over the last 6+ weeks have many soybean fields partially saturated or underwater. Please click to view information on Assessing Flood Damage to Soybean
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| Paul Mitchell and Jeff Hadachek
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Wisconsin’s wet spring has slowed planting for many farmers and provided poor conditions for making hay. As a result, some farmers will be claiming prevented plant and many will be looking for more or better quality forage.
This bulletin reviews crop insurance rules to help farmers understand their options for using prevented plant acres for forage production. Here we present some example calculations and explain the prevented plant options for hypothetical cases to help farmers understand their options.
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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: July 18 from 1–4 p.m. (time on website is incorrect)
Where: Langlade County Ag Research Station (N3689 Langlade Rd Antigo, WI 54409)
Join the 2024 Langlade County Extension and WI Seed Potato Certification Program Field Day! Presenters include the UW–Madison Departments of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Extension Langlade County, the WI Seed Potato Certification Lab, and more!
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When: July 19 from 4–6 p.m.
Where: West Madison Ag Research Station
Come to a field day at the West Madison Agricultural Research Station to learn about exciting new seedless table grape varieties for the Upper Midwest. Dr. Amaya Atucha, Fruit Crop Specialist for UW-Madison Extension, will lead the tour and discussion. Registration is encouraged:
Register here.
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When: July 23 from 1–3 p.m.
Where: Hancock Ag Research Station
Join us to learn about research being conducted in the Central Sands to improve agriculture and understand its impacts! CCA CEUs will be available, and refreshments are provided.
Register: go.wisc.edu/05h3ox
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When: August 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Arlington Ag Research Station
Join the Soil Health Alliance for Research and Education (SHARE) on Wednesday, August 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station to learn about soil health demonstrations taking place throughout Wisconsin. Read more and register here.
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August 9 and 10: Marshfield Ag Research Station
September 27 and 28: Lancaster Ag Research Station
GrassWorks is pleased to announce the return of the Wisconsin Schools of Grazing, 2-day hands on intensives providing farmers with practical knowledge and physical skills in managed grazing. This summer, experts in the field will lead a variety of activities, both in the classroom and in the field. Read more and register 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: August 28
Where: Arlington Ag Research Station
Join faculty specialists and researchers from a variety of agronomy and soil disciplines for a field day. 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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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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