On April 30, 2020, the national Climate Prediction Center released its monthly outlook for May (Figure 1).
On April 30, 2020, the national Climate Prediction Center released its monthly outlook for May (Figure 1).
Many black cutworm trappers have captured large numbers of moths, see “Black Cutworm Pheromone Trap Report.” In trying to find levity during the Covid-19 pandemic, there have been various quips during their reports about this pest’s lack of adherence to our social distancing guidelines!
The 2020 grazing season has recently started and hay harvest is going to begin soon. As the pasture gets grazed and the forage growing in the field is mown, make sure to evaluate grazing and cutting height so perennial plants have better persistence.
Planting has begun to ramp up here in Indiana. I want to remind you of a few resources for monitoring field crop diseases.
2019 Black Cutworm Pheromone Trap Report Form
Armyworm Pheromone Trap Report – 2020
Every spring we receive phone calls and emails with concerns of the presence of poison hemlock (Conium maculatum L.) in pastures, fencelines, and field edges (Figure 1).
Historical grain yields offer us a glimpse of yields yet to come, although like the stock markets, past performance is no guarantee of the future.
Growth and development of corn are strongly dependent on temperature. Corn develops faster when temperatures are warmer and more slowly when temperatures are cooler.
Harvest of cool-season perennial grasses, perennial legumes, and winter-annual small grains will begin within three weeks in Indiana.
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