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Wisconsin Weekly Crop Report
Wisconsin Crop Manager Newsletter
2007 Wisconsin Custom Rate Guide
Fond du Lac Co. Daily Posted Prices and Loan Deficiency Gains

Grain Markets from WI Corn Growers Assn.
          CBOT
          Local Cash Grain Bids (enter zip code and select 5 markets)
2008 University of Wisconsin Hybrid/Variety Performance Trials
         
 Corn - available in pdf or Excel formats
         
 Soybean - available in pdf or Excel formats
         
 Alfalfa, Grass, Clovers - also download/view UWEX bulletin
           2009 Wheat - available in pdf, Excel, or bulletin formats
Nitrogen $ Rate of Return Calculator - MS Excel spreadsheet that calculates MRTN
Soybean Rust Monitoring Web Site
2009 Fond du Lac Growing Degree Unit + Rainfall Accumulations  FINAL RESULTS of a very cool growing season
November, '09
UW-Extension Team Grains 2009 Fall Harvest Information
         Ear Molds of Corn - Paul Esker, UW Extension Plant Pathologist.
         Tillage and Crop Residue Management Consideration for the Fall of 2009
- Dick Wolkowski.,  UW Extension Soil Scientist
         Will You Sell The Grain You Harvest This Year?
- Brian Holmes and Scott Sanford, UW-Extension Ag Engineer and Energy Outreach Specialist, respectively
         Corn Field Loss Calculator
- Nick Schneider, Winnebago Co. Ag Agent, and Joe Lauer, UW-Extension Corn Agronomist
         Considerations for Artificial Drying of Soybeans
- Bill Halfman, Monroe Co. Ag Agent, et al.
         Weigh Risk of Leaving Corn Stand Through Winter
- Nick Schneider, Winnebago Co. Ag Agent, and Joe Lauer, UW-Extension Corn Agronomist
 
        Feeding Issues With 2009 Corn - Paul Esker, UW Extension Plant Pathologist, et al.
         Combine Considerations for a Wet Corn Harvest - Matt Digman, UW Extension Ag Engineer
         High Moisture Corn Harvest and Storage Considerations
         Understanding Corn Test Weight

Soybean Harvest in Wisconsin is at a Crawl -Shawn Conley, UW Extension Soybean and Small Grains Agronomist
Ramifications of a Wet Corn Crop
Plan to attend: Nutrient Management Plan Computer Software Training Program - December 18th

Resources for Making Those Pesky Wet Corn Conversions

   Converting Wet Corn Price (per bu) to Dry Corn Price (per bu)
   Equivalent Price / Ton of: High Moisture Shelled Corn
   Equivalent Price / Ton of: High Moisture Ear Corn
   Estimating the Value of Wet Ear Corn (UW Pub A3410)
   Buying High Moisture Corn at Harvest Time

   Estimated Pounds of Corn at Selected Moisture Levels to Equal One Bushel of Shelled Corn
October, '09
Field Crops News and Notes
A Mostly Forgettable Weather Year
Agricultural Hazardous Waste Clean Sweep: November 6th
Plan to attend:
Pest Management Update Meeting - November 17th
Agricultural Hazardous Waste Clean Sweep: November 6th
Monitoring Your Yield Monitor - Matt Digman, UW Extension Ag Engineer

Soybean Sclerotinia Stem Rot (White Mold) Resources
   White Mold Takes its Toll in 2009
   UW Extension Management Video on YouTube

   Yield Loss and White Mold
   White Mold of Soybean
September, '09

Corn Silage Whole Plant Moisture Testing Results: 9-29-09

Corn Silage Whole Plant Moisture Testing Results: 9-22-09
Corn Silage Whole Plant Moisture Testing Results: 9-15-09
Corn Silage Whole Plant Moisture Testing Results: 9-8-09
Adjusting the Forage Harvester - Matt Digman, UW Extension Ag Engineer
Recommendations for Winter Wheat Establishment in 2009 -Shawn Conley, UW Extension Soybean and Small Grains Agronomist et al.
Corn Silage Dry Down Opportunities

Invasive rule NR40 now official in Wisconsin - Mark Renz, UW Extension Weed Mgt. Specialist
Will Your Corn Make Grain?
Controlling volunteer wheat in summer seeding alfalfa - Mark Renz, UW Extension Weed Mgt. Specialist

August, '09

Field Crop News and Notes

Impact of Crop Rotation (or lack thereof) on Winter Wheat Performance

Forage Removal Results in Fast Drain of Soil K Levels

Plan to attend: FdL Co. Agronomy Field Day, Tuesday, August 25th

2009 Winter Wheat Performance Test Results -Shawn Conley, UW Extension Soybean and Small Grains Agronomist

Conditions Favorable for Sclerotinia Stem Rot Development - Paul Esker, UW Extension Plant Pathologist

Plan to attend: Manure Spill Response Program Tuesday, August 18th

     Pictures from the program:  Click here

Will Corn Mature in 2009? - - Joe Lauer, UW Extension Corn Agronomist

Dry Weather Reminder for Soybeans: Two-spotted Spider Mites - Eileen Cullen, UW Extension Entomologist

July, '09

ACRE Program Decision Information:
      Crunch Time for ACRE Program Decision
      Thinking About ACRE for 2009 - Paul Mitchell, UW Extension Ag Economist
      Overview of ACRE for 2009 - Paul Mitchell, UW Extension Ag Economist
      
 USDA-FSA ACRE Calculator Spreadsheet: Wisconsin Template (July 2009)
Do Not Let Western Bean Cutworm Catch You Off-Guard - Eileen Cullen, UW Extension Entomologist

Managing your combine - Matt Digman, UW Extension Ag Engineer

Armyworms in Wheat in NE Wisconsin - Eileen Cullen, UW Extension Entomologist

Don’t Exceed Maximums in Roundup Ready Soybean - Chris Boerboom, UW Extension Weed Mgt. Specialist

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days - Crave Bros. Farms, Dodge Co.

Soybean Aphid Densities are Low, But Start Scouting Now - Eileen Cullen, UW Extension Entomologist

June, '09

Giant Ragweed with Suspected Glyphosate Resistance - Chris Boerboom, UW Extension Weed Mgt. Specialist

Start Scouting for Volunteer Corn - Chris Boerboom, UW Extension Weed Mgt. Specialist
Field Crop News and Notes
Early Season Assessments for Soybean Stress -
Paul Esker and Shawn Conley, UW Extension Plant Pathologist and Soybean Specialist

Phosphorus Scrutiny Extends from Farm Fields to Lawns
Check Your Wheat Closely - Paul Esker and Shawn Conley, UW Extension Plant Pathologist and Soybean Specialist

Time for Postemergence Corn Herbicides - Chris Boerboom, UW Extension Weed Mgt. Specialist

Plan to attend: Forage Council Twilight Meeting, June 17 @ Ryan Vu Dairy

Delayed Soybean Emergence and Cotyledon Loss -Shawn Conley and John Gaska, UW Extension Soybean and Small Grains Agronomists

2009 Alfalfa Scissors Cut Results

May, '09

Protecting Forage Yield With Silage Inoculants
Field Crop News and Notes
Corn Hybrid Maturity Switch Dates
Alfalfa Scissors Cutting Time
Alfalfa winter survival in spring of 2009 - Dan Undersander, UW Extension Forage Agronomist
2009 Pasture Walk Schedule

April, '09

Factors to Consider When Lowering Soybean Seeding Rates in 2009 -Shawn Conley and John Gaska, UW Extension Soybean and Small Grains Agronomists
Spring Removal of No-till Alfalfa in Wisconsin - Mark Renz, UW Extension Weed Mgt. Specialist
Wheat Stand Assessment, Winterkill Yield loss, and Nitrogen Application -Shawn Conley and John Gaska, UW Extension Soybean and Small Grains Agronomists
The Problems with Starter Fertilizer
Managing the Impact of Construction Compaction on Crop Land - Dick Wolkowski.,  UW Extension Soil Scientist
Ready to Tackle Lambsquarters? - Chris Boerboom, UW Extension Weed Mgt. Specialist
Application techniques Fact Sheet for boom sprayers- Roger Flashinski, UW Extension PAT Program Manager
Corn plant density for maximum grain and silage production - Joe Lauer, UW Extension Corn Agronomist
Consider Spring Tillage Options - Dick Wolkowski et al.,  UW Extension Soil Science

March, '09

Evaluating Alfalfa Stands in the Spring
Do I Need to Spray a Foliar Fungicide in Wheat in 2009?- Paul Esker and Shawn Conley, UW Extension Plant Pathologist and Soybean Specialist
Mining for Ag Census Nuggets
Wisconsin winning against glyphosate-resistant weeds - Chris Boerboom, UW Extension Weed Mgt. Specialist
Evaluating and Managing Winter Wheat Stands in the Spring

February, '09

Field Crop News and Notes
Plan to attend:
Graziers' Gathering, March 12th

Defeating Weeds in Corn - Chris Boerboom, UW Extension Weed Mgt. Specialist
Why Bin-Run Soybeans Don't Pay
- Shawn Conley, UW Extension Soybean and Small Grains Agronomist 
Crop Seed Price Calculator
- Joe Lauer, UW Extension Corn Agronomist
Plan to attend: Winter Wheat Workshop, March 6th

January, '09

Field Crop News and Notes
Plan to attend:
  2009 Processed Vegetable Growers Clinic, February 19th

Timing is Everything
Top 10 Tips for Fertilizing Your 2009 Crop

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