2020 Western Bean Cutworm Pheromone Trap Report
2020 Western Bean Cutworm Pheromone Trap Report
What does the word “stockpile” mean to you?
We’ve received multiple reports of impressive rootworm beetle populations in cornfields. Most of these fields were continuous corn without rootworm larval protection. These fields seem to be the exception, but the increasing trend is troublesome. This article is a reminder that is pest is still alive and well. For years, high adoption of highly effective Bt hybrids for rootworm control has likely contributed to a decline in rootworm populations. Overall, Indiana producers have managed this pest through a combination of crop rotation and/or use of Bt-rootworm hybrids. This approach, over many years, drastically reduced rootworm populations compared to 20 years ago. More recently, as state-wide rootworm risks to corn damage declined, producers have used less rootworm protection on their corn. This was a combination of those wanting to save money and take a chance with no protection or those assessing their risks on a field-by-field basis with scouting[Read More…]
Rainfall over the past few weeks has helped to improve drought conditions across much of Indiana.
Excessive rainfall events (aka “goose-drownders”, “toad-stranglers”) that occur late in the growing season can cause flooding of rivers, creeks, and streams as well as ponded areas within fields distant from floodwaters.
On this episode, Shaun and Dan discuss current crop conditions and concerns they have moving forward.
This past weekend brought some much-needed rain to the Hoosier state.
Many professions must invest in tools specific to their trade to be successful. Besides the typical tools of wrenches, screwdrivers, chisels and hammers, what other items or gadgets would be helpful to be a successful forage producer?
Pollination in corn is the act of transferring pollen from the tassels to the emerged silks of the ear.
Yes, we have found active tar spot in Indiana.
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