▶ Machinery in Diversified Vegetable Systems
This article walks through the different parts of and considerations around calibrating and using a backpack sprayer in diversified vegetable systems.
Pest Management
Extension specialists and educators provide timely information on management of weeds, insects and disease in Wisconsin cropping systems.
Articles
▶ Combine Cleaning: A Simple Step to Reduce Weed Seed Dispersal
Rodrigo Werle, Extension Weed Scientist and Daniel H. Smith, Nutrient and Pest Management Program Manager, demonstrate where weed seeds hide in a combine and how to clean a combine for weed seed management.
Johnsongrass in Wisconsin
Johnsongrass, a highly invasive perennial grass that invades and impacts agricultural and natural areas throughout the United States, is popping up in southern Wisconsin along roadsides, agricultural fields and recent restoration activities. Learn how you can help monitor the invasive species.
▶ Backpack Sprayers in Diversified Vegetable Systems
This article walks through the different parts of and considerations around calibrating and using a backpack sprayer in diversified vegetable systems.
▶ AI in Agriculture
Dr. John Shutske explores the evolving role of artificial intelligence in agriculture, with a focus on generative AI and large language models (LLMs).
▶ 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.