Extension Responds - flood
Heavy late spring rains left fields in some parts of the state underwater, delaying planting and damaging crops already in the ground. University of Wisconsin-Extension responds with assessments of the damage and advice for farmers.
Forage Emergency
Dairy farmers face a winter with short forage supplies. In a “forage emergency,” it’s important to plan now to have enough feed for the winter.
Crop Insurance
William Edwards, economist at Iowa State University , provides details about crop insurance coverage when planting is delayed: Delayed and Prevented Planting Provisions for Multiple Peril Crop Insurance (MS Word)
More information about crop insurance can be found at these two web sites:
http://www.agmanager.info/crops/insurance/default.asp
http://www.farmdoc.uiuc.edu/
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Did recent heavy rains damage your fields and recently planted crops?
Wisconsin's Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection encourages farmers to participate in the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) to reduce runoff damage and improve water quality. Read the news release.
What do you do if standing water has damaged alfalfa that was cut and left in the field?
UW-Extension forage specialists Dennis Cosgrove and Dan Undersander explain how to assess the damage and how to handle the material.
Harvesting Wet Alfalfa Fields (PDF)
Here's how to evaluate the condition of flooded alfalfa crops.
Evaluating Alfalfa Stands for Water Damage (PDF)
The recent "monsoon season" will affect the weeds we see on the landscape.
Weeds of Wet Weather (PDF)
Jerry Doll, UW-Extension Weed Scientist
What happened to herbicides applied before the rains came? You need to know the answer if you want to replant drowned fields.
Herbicides, Rain and Replanting (PDF)
Chris Boerboom, UW-Extension Weed Scientist
If floodwaters invaded homes and offices, it can be difficult to figure out what can be salvaged. This PowerPoint provides a set of "decision trees" for making these decisions. Marilyn Herman, now family living educator for UW-Extension in Waupaca County, developed this resource while working for Extension in Minnesota.
Flood Damage
If flooding has delayed corn planting, farmers may be thinking of planting soybeans instead this year. Here's the rundown on when to make that decision.
When Could Grain Farmers Switch Fields from Corn to Soybean? (PDF)
Joe Lauer, UW-Extension Corn Agronomist
Agricultural economist, Bruce Jones, created a spreadsheet to help farmers figure on the economics of the decision about planting corn late or switching to soybeans.
Corn Yield Needed on Re-Planted Acres to Achieve Returns Equal to an Alternative Crop
How to assess the damage to young crops now and what to look for later in the season if the flooded crop survives:
Flooding Impacts on Corn Growth and Yield (PDF)
Joe Lauer, UW-Extension Corn Agronomist
Whether you are replanting or late planting, here are guidelines for making management decisions:
Things to Consider for Late- or Re-Planting Corn (PDF)
Joe Lauer, UW-Extension Corn Agronomist
Did the rains wash or leach nitrogen from the soil? Here's how to determine if you need to apply additional nitrogen:
Evaluating Nitrogen Losses Following Excessive Rainfall (PDF)
Larry G. Bundy, UW-Extension Soil Scientist
Soybean farmers have lots of questions when wet fields delay planting or damage crops already in the ground. Here are some answers from:
Soybean management and excess soil moisture (PDF)
Roger Borges, Extension Soybean and Small Grain Specialist
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