Early season management tips, impacts of hazy skies, and more! |
Featured this month are several resources related to early season management - scouting for diseases, pests and deficiencies; wildfire haze impacts; and more. Read below and visit our website to learn more.
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Timely Articles and Resources |
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In this report, we present the 2024 Wisconsin custom rates to facilitate negotiations because many farms rely on custom agricultural services. These rates are based on the 2024 Wisconsin Custom Rate Survey of Wisconsin farmers, farm managers and custom operators.
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The Wisconsin Cover Crop Data Network team is testing out a new cover crop scenario tool. Using information provided by farmers from across the state, the tool provides examples of cover crop outcomes with different soils, farm systems, cover crop species, and goals.
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With the air quality index between 150-200, there has been a diligent watch on how the recent surge in poor air quality across southern and south-central Wisconsin due to smoke from Canadian wildfires is affecting human life, concerns are also about its impact on corn growth and development. The full extent of the effects is still unknown, current research and observations suggest a mix of potential challenges and benefits for corn crops.
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We are at head emergence and full anthesis in much of the winter wheat in the southern third of the state, with anthesis quickly approaching in other parts of the state.
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Fusarium graminearum is a globally distributed plant pathogen capable of causing the plant diseases known as Fusarium head blight of wheat and small grains and Gibberella ear rot of corn. Under conditions that are favorable for disease, such as warm and wet conditions, the disease can significantly impact yield and grain quality.
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| UW Fruit's newsletter covers apple and grape phenology, general scouting observations, and includes an overview of degree day accumulation.
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Podcasts from the Crops and Soils Program |
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Will Fulwider, Regional Crops Educator, hosts 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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Second and fourth Thursdays from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. beginning April 10
The Badger Crop Connect series provides agronomists, crop consultants, and farmers with timely crop updates for Wisconsin. Webinars take place all season long, from April through October. CCA CEUs are available by topic for each presentation.
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In-person: June 19 (Fennimore), July 1 (Janesville), July 15 (Eau Claire)
from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Online: July 17 (LCD webinar) and July 22 (Agronomist webinar)
from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
SnapPlus V3 is now available for nutrient management planning! Join us for a one-day training on V3 of SnapPlus. We will discuss building a plan from scratch in V3 as well as demonstrate converting a V2 plan into V3. There will also be time to work on plans, and we’ll have SnapPlus developers present to answer questions and troubleshoot.
Three nutrient management CEUs will be available. Registration is free. Please register at least one week in advance of the training you plan to attend so that we can plan for a lunch count.
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June 19 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., lunch following
Rock County Farm, 200 US-14, Janesville, WI
Join the WiscWeeds Team and UW-Extension on Thursday, June 19 for the 2025 Rock County Farm WiscWeeds Management Plot Tour — a free, hands-on field event hosted at Rock County Farm in Janesville, WI.
This year’s tour will highlight integrated weed management strategies for giant ragweed and waterhemp in corn and soybean production systems. Lunch will be provided following the tour, courtesy of Valent USA. Stay tuned for additional details — we look forward to seeing you in the field!
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July 1 from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
West Madison Agricultural Research Station
The Upper Midwest Honeyberry Academy is a free, one-day intensive event aimed at current and aspiring honeyberry growers and agricultural professionals interested in learning more about this promising, new berry crop for northern climates. The Academy brings together expert growers, researchers, breeders, and University Extension from across the Upper Midwest and beyond to share the latest research and information on honeyberry production and facilitate networking opportunities.
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July 15, 2025
Arlington Ag Research Station
A day of rotating field talks from faculty experts and researchers in crop management, pest management, forage, and soils.
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August 27, 2025
Arlington Ag Research Station
A day of rotating field talks from faculty experts and researchers in crop management, pest management, forage, and soils.
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Hear from us and our partners more often! |
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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 and Environmental Science.
Sign up by contacting Dr. Amanda Gevens.
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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 on DATCP's website or read newsletters on the web here.
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UW–Madison Division of Extension Crops and Soils Program
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Partially supported by National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Crop Protection and Pest Management-Extension Implementation Program award number 2024-70006-43559.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
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