Increasingly, we are getting inquires of swarms of “bee-like” flies around Indiana fields, farmsteads, and rural environments, and wanted to take the opportunity to tell you a bit about this curiosity.
Increasingly, we are getting inquires of swarms of “bee-like” flies around Indiana fields, farmsteads, and rural environments, and wanted to take the opportunity to tell you a bit about this curiosity.
Drought and abnormally dry conditions continue to improve across most of Indiana (Figure 1).
There is much that can be done for the wellbeing of forages in the late summer.
Tracking the western bean cutworm moth flight wouldn’t be possible without the many pheromone trap cooperators in our network, see following “Western Bean Cutworm Pheromone Trap Report.”
Recent precipitation events have allowed periodic rainfall to hit most places across Indiana.
2023 Western Bean Cutworm Pheromone Trap Report
In a month, some livestock producers will be chopping whole-plant corn that will be placed in an anaerobic environment so fermentation can occur.
Tar Spot – We continue to confirm counties with active tar spot.
2023 Western Bean Cutworm Pheromone Trap Report
As the dog days of summer continue in folklore through August 11, the temperatures and humidity have increased to heat advisory status throughout the weekly outlook.
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