▶ Considerations for 2026 Seed Selection

Josh Kamps covers hybrid and variety trial data for corn, soybeans, and small grains, pest and disease management considerations, herbicide resistance, and scouting strategies.

▶ Spraying Is Easy, Doing It Right Isn’t: Tips for Better Herbicide Applications

Dr. Tommy Butts breaks down the complexities of herbicide application and shares expert tips to help applicators improve coverage, reduce drift, and make smarter nozzle choices.

Adding Wheat to a Corn-Soybean Rotation to Enhance Pest Management

Using wheat to diversify corn-soybean crop rotations can act as a strong foundation for more effective, economic, and sustainable pest management.

▶ Introduction to Common Crop Diseases

In the final session of the Foundational Crop Scouting Training series, Jordan Kampa, nutrient and pest management outreach specialist, provides an in-depth introduction to common crop diseases affecting corn, soybean, wheat, and alfalfa.

▶ Basic Weed Identification for Crop Scouts

Dan H. Smith hosts the fifth session in our 2025 Foundational Crop Scout Training and covers how to assess weed pressure, record field observations, and identify key weed species in Wisconsin row crops.

▶ Basic Insect Identification for Crop Scouts

Dane Elmquist hosts the fourth session in our 2025 Foundational Crop Scout Training and covers key insect anatomy, life cycles, and identification strategies, along with practical field scouting techniques and sampling tools.

▶ Early Season Disease Update and Management Considerations

In this video, Dr. Damon Smith, UW–Madison Field Crop Pathologist, provides an early season update on crop disease risks and management strategies for Wisconsin.

▶ Scouting for Crop Nutrient Deficiencies

Jordyn Sattler, UW–Madison Extension regional crops educator, explains the importance of identifying nutrient deficiencies, how to recognize key symptoms like chlorosis, necrosis, and stunting, and how to use tools like NDVI imagery and plant tissue sampling for accurate diagnosis.

▶ Crop Staging, Stand Counts, and Soil and Tissue Sampling

Josh Kamps, UW–Madison Extension regional crops educator, covers how to assess plant populations, determine crop growth stages for corn, soybeans, and wheat, and properly collect and interpret soil and tissue samples.

▶ Robotics and Automation for Weed Management

This video showcases cutting-edge technologies such as laser weeders, spot cultivators, and AI-driven imaging systems, with a focus on real-world research using laser weeders in onion production.