Cooperative Extension
Archive | Crop Diseases
The soybean cyst nematode cuts soybeans yields dramatically, and once present, the only control is through use of resistant varieties and crop rotation. This presentation shows how to scout for and identify nematodes, how to inspect plant roots and how to limit movement to new fields. It covers life cycle, crop rotation options and selection resistant varieties. (2008) - DVD (18 min.)
Retired UW Weed Specialist Jerry Doll’s complete Farm Industry Short Course. Includes 28 lecture style presentations and three videos. Addresses weed identification and management in Midwest corn, soybean, small grains, forages, and pasture systems, but the principles are applicable to habitats and regions globally. **NOTE: Will only play on a PC or Mac DVD drive, will not play in a regular DVD player. Requires Flash Player 7 or above software, available free of charge from Adobe.** DVD, PROGRAM GUIDE. (2006) - DVD
PowerPoint presentation focusing on the most common insect problems seen in Wisconsin vegetables. Highlights non-chemical and alternative control methods such as planting dates, insect traps and foil mulches. See A3422 “Commercial Vegetable Production in Wisconsin” for chemical recommendations. Separate presentations cover – Carrots, celery & salad greens (12 slides); Cole crops (39); Onions (16); Potatoes (25); Snap beans (21); Tomatoes and peppers (21); Vine crops (18). Replaces individual slide sets – #16584-90. CD-ROM, SCRIPTS. (2000) - CD-ROM