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RESEARCH TEAM IDENTIFIES best weed control program to fight Palmer amaranth
The Fight Against Palmer Amaranth
Research team identifies best weed control program to help growers
Submitted by Rachel Schutte, science communications manager, Alliance of Crop, Soil and Environmental Science Societies, representing the Soil Science Society of America
For the past 25 years, many farmers have relied on the chemical glyphosate for weed control to have a successful crop harvest. However, due a to a not-so-simple change in the genetic makeup of Palmer amaranth, a pesky weed found in soybean fields, that no longer works. In fact, six weeds in Nebraska have become resistant to glyphosate, including Palmer amaranth.
Enter Amit Jhala, member of the American Society of Agronomy, whose latest research aims to help farmers fight this weed. Jhala’s research was recently highlighted in Agronomy Journal. “Soybeans are the second most important crop grown in Nebraska,” says Jhala. “Not only is the crop important here, but it has grown across the United States.”
Some common weeds, such as Palmer amaranth and waterhemp, have become resistant to the herbicides used to manage them. This is challenging for farmers, and it can decrease crop production in their fields.
Above: A single female plant of Palmer amaranth can produce 200,000-500,000 seeds depending on competition and growing conditions. Photo courtesy of Amit Jhala
Palmer amaranth is problematic because it can outcompete most crops, leading to high yield loss. Historically, the chemical glyphosate has been used to control the weed in glyphosate-resistant cropping systems. The crops in these systems, often corn and soybeans, are resistant to glyphosate. This means it does not affect crop performance, but it kills the weeds.
ALTERNATE PRACTICES
Since glyphosate is no longer effective in controlling resistant Palmer amaranth, farmers need alternate management practices. Management of Palmer amaranth is challenging and cannot be
controlled by just one chemical. Herbicides work in various ways, called sites of action. The team recommends using a herbicide with a mixture of chemicals that can work in multiple sites of action. One option that farmers have is to use a pre-emergence herbicide, which is applied on soil after crop planting. Depending on weed growth in the field after the soybeans emerge, another spraying should be conducted to kill the weed species. “The main objective of our study was to determine the critical time of Palmer amaranth removal in soybeans and how it is affected by pre-emergence herbicide,” says Jhala. “The weeds compete with the crop for nutrients, moisture, space and
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Early-season Palmer amaranth competes with soybeans in southcentral Nebraska. Photo courtesy of Amit Jhala
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Left: Male (plant at left) and female (right) reproductive organs are present on separate plants. Photo courtesy of Amit Jhala
Right: Palmer amaranth starts emerging in early May in eastern Nebraska and can continue appearing through August. Photo courtesy of Amit Jhala
light. If they outcompete, there is large yield loss,” he explains. “We need to know the best time to remove the weeds and avoid yield loss in soybeans.” The team conducted experiments, in 2018 and 2019, in fields infested with glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth. They compared weed removal in fields sprayed with preemergence herbicides to those with no pre-emergence herbicide applied.
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For the fields sprayed with preemergence herbicide, the team compared two different management techniques. One treatment used a pre-emergence herbicide with one active ingredient (flumioxazin), and the other was a mix of three herbicide active ingredients (flumioxazin, metribuzin and pyroxasulfone). The team then compared timing of Palmer amaranth removal at different soybean growth stages to determine the best management practices. Results indicate that using a preemergence herbicide with three active ingredients applied at soybean planting was the most effective. “When Palmer amaranth is common in a field, farmers should consider using an herbicide with multiple sites of action,” says Jhala. “If farmers don’t use any chemical in a pre-emergent application, the field can be overrun with Palmer amaranth and they will see a high yield reduction,” he explains. Amit Jhala is an associate professor and extension weed management specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. This work was supported by the Nebraska Soybean Board and U.S. Department of Agriculture-NIFA (National Institute of Food and Agriculture).
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Spud Seed Classic Lives up to its Putt-ential
By Joe Kertzman, managing editor, Badger Common’Tater
In its 24th year, the Spud
Seed Classic has only been rained out one time, according to reliable sources (those who have played in most, if not all, of the tournaments), and never at its current location, the Bass Lake Golf Course in Deerbrook, Wisconsin.
Bass Lake Golf Course provided a beautiful setting for the 2021 WSPIA Spud Seed Classic golf tournament, June 18, in Deerbrook, Wisconsin.
The potato and vegetable growing industry and associated business professionals arrived in full force, June 18, for the 2021 Spud Seed Classic scramble golf tournament, enjoying nice weather, sporting competition, a dinner and awards ceremony. Proceeds from the annual Wisconsin Seed Potato Improvement Association (WSPIA) event go back to research and promotion of the state’s seed potato growing industry. The event also serves as a way for growers and industry professionals to enjoy a beautiful day at the course and some much-needed camaraderie and fun of golfing with friends and business associates after planting. In those respects, including the
Golfing 13 under par in the 2021 Spud Seed Classic scramble golf tournament and taking home 1st Place via a scorecard playoff on hole 15, are, from left to right, Andy Verhasselt, Steve Tatro, Max Tatro and Kenton Mehlberg. The foursome represents T.I.P., Inc., of Polonia, Wisconsin.
Vice president of the Wisconsin Seed Potato Improvement Association (WSPIA), Roy Gallenberg tries to sink three chip shots into the swimming pool and win all the money within it at the CoVantage Credit Union sponsored hole during the Spud Seed Classic. Gallenberg Farms had four teams at the event.
money raised by the golf outing, the 2021 Spud Seed Classic was a resounding success. The rains that had occurred earlier that week ended before the tournament, and the sun shined throughout the day. Most importantly, 158 golfers enjoyed the WSPIA event, which, thanks to their generosity and that of sponsors, raised $16,700, nearly
Top Left: Playing for team Nelson’s Vegetable Storage Systems at the Spud Seed Classic are, from left to right, Dale Nelson, Sam Eddy, Jeff Sinkler and Mark Gilliand. Top Right: Hoping to win a 2021 Chevy Trailblazer from Parsons of Antigo with a hole-in-one, Mark Groholski of team AgCountry Farm Credit Services tees one off from Hole 3 at Bass Lake Golf Course during the Spud Seed Classic.
$500 more than last year. Since 1998, the fundraiser, previously known as the Tony Gallenberg Memorial Golf Tournament, has raised $146,500, with proceeds invested directly back into the industry. This year’s sponsors are Ag Logistics, Inc.; Bayer CropScience; Big Iron Equipment, Inc.; BMO Harris Bank; Bushman’s Riverside Ranch; Insight FS; Investors Community Bank;
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Prizes, gift packages and beverages were given out by occupied hole sponsors CoVantage Credit Union, J.W. Mattek & Sons, Inc., Oro Agri, Roberts Irrigation Co., Valent USA, LLC and WIPFLI, LLP. More than 25 other companies sponsored holes and made donations to the 2021 Spud Seed Classic. For a
Top Left: Shawn Depies of Insight FS was lucky enough to win the raffle for an RTIC cooler donated by Gowan USA. Top Right: With a score of 13 under par, team Bushman Potato Sales took 2nd Place in the Spud Seed Classic scramble. They are, from left to right, Ryan Woyak, Tyler Hegewald, Marc Stalter and Jeremy Gabor.
Cheri Guenthner of Guenthner Potato Company, Antigo, Wisconsin, hits a nice chip shot at the 2021 Spud Seed Classic. With prizes awarded for first, second and seventh places, coming in seventh is a good thing at the Spud Seed Classic scramble golf tournament. Losing a scorecard playoff on Hole 2 to take 7th Place are, from left to right, Eric Schroeder, Luke Schroeder, Josh Knights and Brad Knights.
complete list, please see the full-page ad thanking those who contributed to the event in this issue. Bass Lake Golf Course put out a delicious dinner buffet followed by the WSPIA Spud Seed Classic Awards Ceremony, in which top golfers and raffle prize winners were recognized. Wendy Pilecky, there playing for one of two Hyland Lakes Spuds teams, walked away with a 65-inch LG UHD (Ultra-High Definition) TV, and Shawn Depies of Insight FS was lucky enough to win the raffle for an RTIC cooler donated by Gowan USA. More than 15 prizes were awarded
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Left: Representing one of four Gallenberg Farms teams at the Spud Seed Classic are, from left to right, Willy Roesler, Kimberly Roesler, Katy Weber and Jeremy Weber. Kimberly and Katy are Roy Gallenberg’s daughters. Right: Entering the Spud Seed Classic golf tournament with team Hyland Lakes Spuds and walking away with a 65-inch LG UHD TV is Wendy Pilecky, who won the prize in a raffle drawing.
for such feats as longest putt at a certain hole, shortest drive at another or closest to the cart path at a third. For being closest to the pin on the par-3 eighth Tony Gallenberg Hole, Alex Okray of Okray Family Farms pocketed a cool $500. Much appreciation goes out to Jim Pukall and Bob Miller of Bass Lake Golf Course, and of course Karen Rasmussen and Julie Braun of the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association, for planning and executing a great golf outing. Thanks to all sponsors, the industry can look forward to the Spud Seed Classic being back at the venerable Bass Lake Golf Course in 2022.
Above: Playing for team Riesterer & Schnell at the Spud Seed Classic are, from left to right, John Theorin, Chad Glaze (Vine Vest North), Joe Allen and Tyler Knutson. RIght: Left to right in the carts are Samantha Wanta, Keith Wanta, Russ Van Lanen and Derek Van Lanen, there representing Rural Mutual Insurance. Above: With the unenviable position of taking last place at the Spud Seed Classic scramble, but all in good fun and spirits, are, from left to right, Kristi Poltrock, Joe Markgraf, Rod Zupon and Angela Fleischman of team Kretz Truck Brokerage LLC.
WE EXTEND A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE 2021 SPUD SEED CLASSIC GOLF EVENT! GOLDRUSH SPONSOR WSPIA SILVERTON SPONSORS SUPERIOR SPONSORS
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Ag Logistics, Inc. Big Iron Equipment, Inc. BMO Harris Bank Insight FS Investors Community Bank Nichino America, Inc. Nutrien Ag Solutions-Great Lakes Schroeder Bros. Farms, Inc. Swiderski Equipment, Inc. OCCUPIED HOLE SPONSORS
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Out-going board members recognized for years of outstanding, dedicated service
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2021 Wisconsin Potato Industry Board (WPIB) election results. As of July 1, 2021, the following producers began a three-year term as elected members of the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board:
District 1: Eric Schroeder, Antigo
Includes Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Forest, Iron, Kewaunee, Langlade, Lincoln, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Vilas and Washburn counties.
District 2: James Okray, Stevens Point
Includes Marathon, Outagamie, Portage, Shawano, Waupaca and Waushara counties.
District 3: John Bobek, Markesan
Includes Adams, Buffalo, Calumet, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, La Crosse, Lafayette, Manitowoc, Marquette, Milwaukee, Monroe, Ozaukee, Racine, Richland, Rock, Sauk, Sheboygan, Trempealeau, Vernon,
On June 15, 2021, Wisconsin Potato Industry Board (WPIB) President Heidi Alsum-Randall presented Richard Okray with a plaque in appreciation of his board terms and years of dedicated service. James Okray was consequently elected to the Board to represent District 2.
Walworth, Washington, Waukesha, Winnebago and Wood counties. The WPIB is composed of nine producers in three districts across
Wisconsin Potato Assessment Collections: Two-Year Comparison
Month Jul-19 Aug-19 Sep-19 Oct-19 Nov-19 Dec-19 Jan-20 Feb-20 Mar-20 Apr-20 May-20 Jun-20 Year-to-Date
CWT 1,737,634.84 616,558.70 888,994.00 2,231,926.08 2,407,229.71 2,076,049.78 3,103,420.09 1,675,525.19 2,243,789.02 2,142,208.63 2,109,739.80 3,159,186.38 24,392,262.22
Assessment $139,082.75 $42,984.69 $77,501.87 $178,514.78 $192,575 $166,306.75 $248,238.17 $134,215.91 $179,634.18 $171,389.64 $168,780.47 $252,662.23 $1,951,886.44
Month Jul-20 Aug-20 Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20 Dec-20 Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Year-to-Date
CWT 1,267,472.18 1,275,285.84 1,290,414.89 2,235,567.48 2,498,333.04 1,787,069.62 2,103,473.68 1,593,614.79 2,236,633.70 2,193,682.11 2,145,988.94 3,166,411.47 23,793,947.74
Assessment $101,400.66 $102,092.25 $103,233.2 $178,773.99 $199,895.60 $143,001.23 $168,209.03 $127,430.28 $179,000.53 $175,561.74 $171,673.03 $253,239.26 $1,903,510.80
the state, with one at-large member elected every third year. Bobek was reelected for his second three-year term. Schroeder replaces John T. Schroeder, who served two three-year terms, and Okray replaces Richard Okray, who has completed his time on the Board. The rest of the WPIB Directors are Heidi Alsum-Randall (president); Andy Diercks (vice president); Bill Wysocki (secretary); Keith Wolter (treasurer); Cliff Gagas and Tom Wild. The Board oversees the collection and use of approximately $1.7 million in assessment fees paid by Wisconsin potato growers. This funding is used to support the potato industry through research, education and promotion of Wisconsin-grown potatoes. DATCP administers elections for Wisconsin commodity marketing boards. To learn more about market order boards, visit https:// datcp.wi.gov/Pages/About_Us/ MarketingBoards.aspx.
John T. Schroeder gladly accepted a plaque recognizing completion of his terms on the WPIB Board and thanking him for his service on behalf of the Wisconsin potato industry. Eric Schroeder was elected to the WPIB Board, representing District 1 and filling the void left by John.
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Allan Vander Bloomen Passes Away
Allan Donald Vander Bloomen passed away in Eagle River, Wisconsin, on June 11, 2021. Allan was born on August 13, 1997, in Eagle River to Mark Vander Bloomen and Carolyn Sauers.
Allan was serving in the U.S. Army National Guard. He was a specialist in repairing Black Hawk helicopters. He went to school in Oshkosh, where he got his private pilot’s license and his IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) rating. Allan then left flight school to pursue his passion in agriculture. He graduated from Fox Valley Technical College, in 2020, with his Associates Degree in Agribusiness & Science Technology - Agronomy. Employed by Wysocki Farms, Allan worked on the Eagle River (potato) Seed Farm. He was an agronomist for the farm, a great leader and coworker and planned on running the farm in a few years.
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Allan was passionate about his job and enjoyed every minute of it. “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” He enjoyed being on the farm, hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, being outside and playing video games such as “Farming Simulator.” He loved spending time with his family and friends.
Allan was a kindhearted man that impacted the lives of many. He was selfless, caring, intelligent, hardworking and extremely funny. He was always putting a smile on everyone’s faces. He was an allaround incredible man.
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Allan Donald Vander Bloomen August 13, 1997 – June 11, 2021
Allan is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ed and Darlene Vander Bloomen, Andree Sauers and Don Sauers. Allan is survived by his wife, Briana; cat, Donna; father, Mark (Kara); mother, Carolyn Sauers (Micha Wilson); sisters, Gail and Mya Holoubek (Nathan); grandparents, Ronald and Mary Krueger; niece, Eli Holoubek; and nephew, Dominic Holoubek. A visitation and funeral were held at the St. Germain Evangelical Free Church, Thursday, June 17, 2021. In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Face It Foundation, https://www. faceitfoundation.org/donate/.
Blaine Bishop Joins Vive Crop Protection
Regional sales manager will advance precision chemistry products in the Midwest
Blaine Bishop recently joined Vive Crop Protection to support the company’s unique precision chemistry products in the Midwest region.
Bishop was most recently a product manager at MFA Inc. Prior to MFA, he was a chemical account manager and national sales representative with Valent USA, covering a territory that reached from Colorado to Ohio.
Bishop holds a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture systems management from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Mark Varner, Vive’s national sales manager, says, “Blaine will be supporting distributors, retailers and growers, from Wisconsin to Kentucky, to drive the awareness and adoption of our unique precision chemistry products, including the introduction of AZterknot, the industry’s first 3-in-1 biological/chemical/Allosperse fungicide later this spring.”
More information is available at www.vivecrop.com
Phyllis Mattek Passes On
Earning her angel wings, she is waltzing in heaven with her husband, Jim
On a beautiful summer morning at sunrise, on June 14, 2021, Phyllis Marie (Braun) Mattek earned her angel wings at the age of 94. She is now waltzing in heaven with her husband, Jim. Phyllis was born on October 15, 1926, the second oldest of eight children, to Louis and Lillian (Theisen) Braun. Growing up on her parent’s dairy farm, she learned the value of hard work, honest labor and love for the land.
Living through the Great Depression and World War II taught Phyllis to be resourceful and to give to others. She walked two miles to St. John Catholic School, in Antigo. She
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Phyllis Marie Mattek October 15, 1926 – June 14, 2021
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continued from pg. 35 also attended Antigo High School, graduating in 1944. Phyllis earned a degree in business and secretarial skills at the Antigo Normal School. She worked as a secretary for the Kraft Corporation and Vulcan Corporation in Antigo. At Vulcan, Phyllis was set up on a blind date with Jim Mattek. They went on many dancing dates at the three dance halls in Antigo, Polar and Mayflower. Phyllis always laughed about the good times they had dancing during their courtship. They were engaged on Valentine’s Day, and on June 10, 1948, were wed at St. John Catholic Church, Antigo, in a double ceremony with her sister, Alice, and Jack Jilek. They honeymooned at Pelican Lake and Land O’ Lakes. The couple operated a dairy farm with Jim’s brother, Eugene, in Star Neva. They raised five acres of potatoes. As a team, Jim and Phyllis expanded their humble beginning into what is now known as J.W. Mattek & Sons, Inc. Phyllis was the bookkeeper for 60 years until her retirement at the age of 81.
Family was the center of Phyllis’ world. She enjoyed every holiday season, but especially Christmas. She had a twinkle in her eye from December 1st to December 31st, when she became Mrs. Santa Claus. She made “Santa sacks” for all her grandchildren and was secret Santa to many families throughout her life.
VARIED INTERESTS
Phyllis could accomplish anything she set her mind to do. Her interests were as varied as the colored peace quilts she made. Phyllis was a lifelong learner and took a variety of classes, including Body Recall Exercise Class, Ai Chi, German, Czech, macrame and crafting corn husk dolls. She was involved in the Special Friend Program in the Unified School District of Antigo. Phyllis served on the St. Wencel Parish Council and finance committee and was instrumental in getting the elevator installed at the church.
Phyllis was a loving mentor and teacher to her children. She enjoyed having her family around her and made every day special. She raised a large garden, canned, picked wild raspberries, raised chickens and baked, all to feed her growing family. She laughed how she “made enough food to feed Hancock’s army.” The smell of home-cooked meals,
potato salad, fresh bread, rollicky, cinnamon rolls, gingerbread cookies, raspberry jam and kuchen still resonates when we think of home. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, crocheting, knitting, sewing and traveling the world with Jim. Phyllis’ deep faith guided her every day. She had a rosary in every pocket and by her bedside table and prayed her way through life. She spoke of visions from the Blessed Virgin Mary who was a comfort during many heartaches and struggles, as well as joyous times. Phyllis talked of her “direct line to heaven” and to be careful of what she prayed for. Her devoted love of God was present in her everyday life.
SMALL ACTS OF KINDNESS
She chose to do small acts of kindness for others in her humble, discreet ways. Phyllis is survived by her children, John (Marsha) Mattek, Mary (Dennis) Graham, Jim (Debbie) Mattek, Judi (Mark) Gunderman, Joe (Sheila) Mattek, Dr. Michael (Teri) Mattek and Beth (Larry) Petts. Phyllis is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Katie (Mike) Devore, Jill (Luke) Mattek-Nelson, Matt (Meghan) Mattek, Jim (Kris) Graham, Amy (Brad) Hechimovich, Paul (Jessica) Graham, Abby Mattek, Erin Husnick, Charlie (Kelly) Mattek, Josh (Anita) Mattek, Corey (Courtney) Mattek, Mitch (Kassie) Mattek, Kyle (Katrina) Mattek, Janay (Will) Linstrom, Ryan (Matt) Mattek, Ashley (Robbie) Cribb, Cody Petts and Mandy (Teale) Mach. She is further survived by 23 greatgrandchildren, with two more on the way this year. Phyllis is survived by her brother, Ray (Dorothy) Braun, and sisters, Margaret Flammond, Patricia Wagner and Carol Vander Veldon. She is also survived by three godchildren, Mary Jilek, Doug Braun and Paula Hitt. Phyllis was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, James J. (“Jim”) Mattek, grandson, Lance Corporal John “Johnny” Mattek, Jr., and great-granddaughter, Klare Sundermeyer. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Lillian and Louis P. Braun, and family members, Elaine and Omer “Babe” Meyer, Alice and Al Schroeder, Jim and Anne Braun, Eugene and Rita Mattek, Jack Jilek, Ron Foote, Irv Wagner, Tom VanderVeldon and her caregiver, Candy Robinson Fassbender.
FUNERAL MASS
Family and friends gathered for visitation at Bradley Funeral Home on Friday, June 18, 2021, and a funeral mass at St. Wencel Church in Deerbrook, Wisconsin. Burial took place in St. Wencel Catholic Cemetery. To send online condolences, please go to www.bradleyfh.com. We extend a most heartfelt thank you to Mom’s compassionate caregiver, Pat Wald, the LeRoyer Hospice team and our “earth angels,” Corey and Courtney Mattek. Phyllis shared her wisdom with every life she touched. She was our mentor, counselor, advocate and teacher. Her wish for the future was eloquently written in 1996: “I wish for peace, harmony and love among all people.” She lived her life with beauty, kindness, gentleness and humble grace. We will always cherish the life lessons she taught us. Rest easy, Mom, you are in the hands of God with the Blessed Virgin Mary. This gives us comfort knowing you are singing with the angels and rocking babies in heaven. We love you forever! To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Phyllis Mattek, please visit https://tree.tributestore.com/ memorial-tree.
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