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Wisconsin weather, pests, disease concerns pushing corn silage harvest

Tuesday, September 17

The unusually warm weather, the advancement of tar spot, and pests have choppers rolling earlier than expected in central Wisconsin. Farmer and custom harvester John Eron tells Brownfield farmers were hoping for some rain last week, but didn’t get it, so the corn is... Read More.

Pests a problem for Wisconsin crops this year

Monday, July 1

A Wisconsin farmer says 2024 has been challenging because of the high population of field pests. Sara Stelter farms in the central sands of western Waushara County, and grows corn and soybeans along with green beans, peas, and sweet corn for canning companies. She... Read More.

Moisture, pests causing crop problems in Wisconsin

Friday, June 28

Weather and pests have made 2024 a tough year for many Wisconsin farmers. Pat Mullooly is the President of the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board, and a farmer in Grant County just a few miles north of the Illinois state line. He says most crops are... Read More.

Entomologist says scout for pests early

Thursday, June 20

An entomologist from Michigan State University says insects haven’t been as big of an issue so far this year. Chris DiFonzo says farmers need to consider the economics of insecticides. “Scout for insects,” she says. “We have decent thresholds for most of them, so... Read More.

Soybean pests thriving in wet conditions

Thursday, June 13

Some soybean pests are thriving in wet conditions. Justine Terwillegar with Syngenta Crop Protection says one example is Japanese beetle. “We often see more issues when it’s wet in the spring, and then maybe we transition into more of like a hot, dry summer.... Read More.

Some soybean pests thrive in wet conditions

Thursday, June 13

Some soybean pests are thriving in wet conditions. Justine Terwillegar with Syngenta Crop Protection says one example is Japanese beetle. “We often see more issues when it’s wet in the spring, and then maybe we transition into more of like a hot, dry summer. ... Read More.