▶ 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.
Extension specialists and educators provide timely information on management of weeds, insects and disease in Wisconsin cropping systems.
Josh Kamps covers hybrid and variety trial data for corn, soybeans, and small grains, pest and disease management considerations, herbicide resistance, and scouting strategies.
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.
Using wheat to diversify corn-soybean crop rotations can act as a strong foundation for more effective, economic, and sustainable pest management.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In this video, Dr. Rodrigo Werle shares 2025 field observations and research updates on corn and soybean weed management in Wisconsin.
Dr. Erin Silva, professor of organic agriculture at UW–Madison, shares practical spring strategies for organic weed management in grain systems.