
The recent heavy rains throughout much of Indiana have resulted in some flooded fields.

The recent heavy rains throughout much of Indiana have resulted in some flooded fields.

Since last Friday, many parts of Indiana have seen a significant amount of rain (Figure 1).

Come on out to join us for our annual Purdue Weed Science Field Day!

Questions about tar spot management were already beginning to surface as corn planting nears completion across Indiana.

Each year, Indiana crop scouts focus on a wide range of crop pests – above and below ground, feeding on roots, shoots, grain and patchily distributed around the state.
As many of you know, our statewide moth pheromone trapping network is not active this year.

The term “flash drought” has become popularized in recent years to describe a rapidly intensifying drought situation.

Temperatures across Indiana averaged 2°F below normal during the past 30 days (April 28–May 27) (Figure 1).

Recent rounds of thunderstorms have brought highly variable rainfall totals across Indiana, continuing a familiar spring pattern of “haves and have-nots” when it comes to precipitation.

Multi-state study examines whether AI and satellite-guided scouting and recommendations can improve yields and profits.
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