
Armyworm moth captures have varied throughout the state (see “Armyworm Pheromone Trap Report”). As I observed last week in Tippecanoe County, when larvae are small, their damage is negligible and easily overlooked.

Armyworm moth captures have varied throughout the state (see “Armyworm Pheromone Trap Report”). As I observed last week in Tippecanoe County, when larvae are small, their damage is negligible and easily overlooked.

Average Temperature Departure from Mean May 15-21, 2018

Total Precipitation May 17-23, 2018

Black cutworm pheromone trap cooperators have faithfully reported their week’s catches, but most haven’t been numerically challenged.

Average Temperature Departure from Mean May 8-14, 2018

Total Precipitation May 10-16, 2018
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Average Temperature Departure from Mean May 2-8, 2018

Total Precipitation May 3-9, 2018
Over the wide variety of planting and soil-applied herbicide situations, most irrigated producers will gain from an early season irrigation application somewhere in the operation most years. The limiting factor is often whether the irrigation system is ready to go.
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