2024 Corn Earworm Trap Report
2024 Corn Earworm Trap Report
Since the start of July, most of Indiana has received at least 2 inches with up to 8 inches of precipitation (Figure 1).
The vast majority of cornfields in the northwestern counties of Indiana have reached or have passed pollination.
Every year I hear complaints from producers about orchardgrass being stemmy when in a mixture with alfalfa or red clover and harvested as first-cutting hay.
Why bring up that Sunday is National Ice Cream Day? Because dairy cows are fed forage, corn and soybean feedstuffs (and more) to produce the milk that is turned into a delicacy that especially is satisfying on a hot July day.
The Purdue Crop Chat is a regular podcast from Hoosier Ag Today and the Purdue University Extension Service, featuring Purdue Extension soybean specialist Dr. Shaun Casteel and Extension Corn Specialist Dr. Dan Quinn.
2024 Corn Earworm Trap Report
It is important to continue to scout for diseases in both corn and soybeans.
Recent storms and heavy rainfall brought on by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl have crossed parts of Indiana this week and brought excessive winds which has resulted in corn being “flattened” from lodging in certain areas of the state.
Second harvest of hay is likely coming to a close, and with the recent rain a good third harvest should be in the making because adequate moisture is present.
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