“The WI Soybean Marketing Board (WSMB) sponsors free nematode testing to help producers stay ahead of the most important nematode pest of soybean, the soybean cyst nematode (SCN). Eggs of SCN persist in the soil between soybean crops so a sample can be submitted any time that is convenient. The soil test report indicates the […]
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March 20th is National Agriculture Day! According to the Value and Impact of Agriculture Report published in 2014 by the UW-Extension Agriculture Department: Agriculture provides jobs for 3,756 La Crosse County residents. Agriculture accounts for $977 million in economic activity. Agriculture contributes $218 million to the county’s total income. Agriculture pays $11.7 million in taxes. […]
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La Crosse County UW-Extension is pleased to introduce our new Agriculture Educator, Kaitlyn Lance! As part of our new team, Kaitlyn is conducting a needs assessment for La Crosse County agriculturalists. Now is your chance to let us know what’s going well, what needs improvement, and what new ag programs you’d like to see come […]
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The high number of Japanese Beetles emerging might result in some corn and soybean fields, or parts of some corn and soybean fields needing to be treated with an insecticide.
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Just about the time the rose chafer numbers are declining due to their life cycle the Japanese beetles show up in force… this past mild winter allowed higher numbers of insects than usual to make it through to this year.
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Carrie Laboski, Extension Soil Fertility/Nutrient Management Specialist, UW-Madison provides us with the following considerations for nitrogen management on this year’s corn crop.
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