Commercial Vegetable Production in Wisconsin—2013
This guide offers the latest recommendations for disease, insect, and weed management in Wisconsin’s most common commercial vegetable crops. Also included are lime and fertilizer recommendations as well as insect identification information and keys (280 pages; December 2012).
Commercial Vegetable Production in Wisconsin, 2013 (.pdf, 13,105 KB)
A.J. Bussan, J.B. Colquhoun, E.M. Cullen, V.M. Davis, A.J. Gevens, R.L. Groves, D.J. Heider, G.R.W. Nice, M.D. Ruark
Langlade Research Station
The Langlade Research Station represents a unique partnership between the University of Wisconsin, the potato industry, and a rural community. It embodies the Wisconsin Idea, where potato growers can engage in the dynamic dialogue between science, technology, environment and tradition.
For information about the Research Station
2014 Management of Late Blight
Gevens Late Blight Updates 2014
2008 Research Findings
PVY Management
- Consider crop protection strategiesResults of PVY Mgmt Trials 2008 (.pdf 692 KB)
Sustainable Production
Enviromental Stewardship
Reduce non-point pollution through:
- Winter cover crops (County & NRCS funded covercrop incentives)
- No-till agriculture (Forages, Corn, Soybean, Small Grain)
- Nutrient Management Planning (MALWEG funded Qualified Nutrient Manager Education)
- Sound IPM Program
Reduce Non-Target Pesticide Drift:
- Target insecticide applications when bees are not foraging
- Effective use of Pesticides (Pesticide Applicator Training)
Innovative Production Practices
- Use of Crop Oils to Reduce In Season PVY ()
- Bio Intesive IPM
- Organic Potato Production (CA, VT, OR, WI)
Farm Profitability
- Nutrient Management
- Sound IPM Program (Use our Disease Forecast Program, SureHarvest, follow Extension recommendations)
- Record Keeping (CDP Quickbooks Training Program)
- Value Added Production (Such as Organic or Certified seed)
Prosperous Farm Community
- Involvement in industry organizations
- Participate in Industry Field Days
- Antigo Field Day
- Hancock Field Day
- Rhinelander Breeding Farm Open House
UW Specialists and Personnel
| Production | Alvin J Bussan |
608-262-3519
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| Soil Fertility | Carrie Laboski |
608-263-2795
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| Variety Trials | Chuck Kostichka |
715-249-5961
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| Seed Certification | Amy Charkowski |
608-262-7911
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| Weed Management | Jed Colquhoun |
608-890-0980
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| IPM | Dan Heider |
608-262-6491
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| State Farm-Certification | Bob Coltman |
715-623-4039
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| Disease Management | Walt Stevenson |
608-262-6291
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| Nematologist | Ann E. MacGuidwin |
608-263-6131
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| Insect Management | Russel L. Groves |
608-262-3229
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Seed Certification Program
Of vital importance to Langlade County and area growers is the potato seed industry. The vast majority of Langlades 10,000 plus acres is seed. The seed industry of Wisconsin has some of the strictest standards in the nation. For more details>>> Wisconsin Seed Potato Certification Program
Industry Website for Wisconsin Seed Potatoes: http://www.potatoseed.org/
Vegetable Pathology Links
UW Vegetable Pathology Website has Antigo P-Days and Severity Values
North Central Regional Soybean Aphid Suction Trap Network
Supported by the WI Soybean Mktg. Board and the USDA NCR IPM program the Antigo area is now home to a soybean suction trap. The trap will be used primarily to monitor fall flights and potential soybean aphid overwintering and potential predictive value of trap catch to forecast ahpid levels between seasons. The suction trap is primarily a field crop (soybean) program. However, with snap beans and other veg crops, aphids are a concern. Andy Merry, in Antigo, WI offered to host a suction trap on his farm.
To monitor the trap click here.
Powerpoint Presentation: Suction Traps – What Do They Tell Us (.ppt 417 KB) Eileen Cullen UW Madison Entomology Department
