Corn Market Changes David C. Moll, Grain Marketing Outreach Specialist, University of Wisconsin Extension USDA released two important reports this morning that likely have set the tone for trading through harvest. The report was very …
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Black Cutworm Feeding on Corn – Out of the Woods Yet?
Black Cutworm Feeding on Corn – Out of the Woods Yet? Eileen Cullen, Extension Entomologist Black cutworm (BCW) larvae are in the larger stages (4th to 6th instar) and corn in the V4-V6 stages from …
Do Foliar Applications of Sugar Improve Soybean Yield?
Do Foliar Applications of Sugar Improve Soybean Yield? Shawn Conley, Soybean and Wheat Extension Specialist High commodity prices have led growers to consider many novel soybean inputs. One input that has garnered considerable attention is …
Using soil test results for more than just nutrient recommendations
Using soil test results for more than just nutrient recommendations By Amber Radatz, with assistance from John Peters and Matt Ruark, of The Department of Soil Science, UW Madison and Dennis Frame of UW Discovery …
New video – Wisconsin’s pre-sidedress nitrate test (PSNT)
New video – Wisconsin’s pre-sidedress nitrate test (PSNT) Carrie Laboski, Extension Soil Scientist, Dept. of Soil Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Kevin Shelley, Outreach Specialist, Nutrient & Pest Management Program, University of Wisconsin- Madison The corn …
Black Cutworm Feeding on Bt Corn Technology
Black Cutworm Feeding on Bt Corn Technology Eileen Cullen, Extension Entomologist Reports of black cutworm feeding (chewing holes in leaves) and cut plants are coming, with two calls this week. Late planted corn is still …
True Armyworm Larva – Scout Corn and Wheat Fields
True Armyworm Larva – Scout Corn and Wheat Fields Eileen Cullen, Extension Entomologist The insect feeding activity report of note I received this week is that of true armyworm larvae on corn in LaCrosse County …
Update on Alfalfa Weevil and Potato Leafhopper as Alfalfa Transitions from First Crop Hay to Second Crop Growth
Update on Alfalfa Weevil and Potato Leafhopper as Alfalfa Transitions from First Crop Hay to Second Crop Growth Eileen Cullen, Extension Entomologist Alfalfa Weevil – Larval populations of alfalfa weevil have been gradually increasing in …
Considerations for Switching Soybean Maturity Groups for Delayed Plantings
Considerations for Switching Soybean Maturity Groups for Delayed Plantings Shawn P. Conley, State Soybean and Wheat Extension Specialist, John Gaska, Outreach Specialist, University of Wisconsin, Madison Delayed corn planting coupled with frequent rainfall events and …
Heaving in Alfalfa Fields
Heaving in Alfalfa Fields Dan Undersander, Forage Agronomy Extension Specialist Heaving is problem in some alfalfa stands each year in the Midwest. Heaving occurs on heavy soils that have high moisture contents. Repeated freezing and …