Herbicide rotational restrictions, weed control, and cereal rye for forage
Cereal rye can be used as high-quality forage for livestock, but careful management of herbicide rotational intervals is essential to ensure legal and effective use.
Weeds
2025 Pest Management in Wisconsin Field Crops (A3646): A guide to managing weeds, insects, and diseases in corn, soybean, forages, and small grains
This annually updated reference guide is one convenient source for management information on the key pests of corn, soybean, forages, small grains, and stored grains and provides targeted information for Wisconsin growers.
Pest Management Guidelines
Pest management guidelines from Badger Crop Connect 2020 series
Managing Volunteer Wheat in Late-Summer Seeded Alfalfa
wheat seed not collected in the combine becomes a weed and impacts alfalfa establishment and productivity, especially in no-till and reduced-till fields. Previous research in Wisconsin has shown that volunteer wheat can reduce alfalfa density by up to 50%, resulting in shorter alfalfa stand life and reduced forage quality the following spring.