As mentioned in this space last week, below is a survey link to gain some insight into mid-season insect pests.
Christian Krupke
As mentioned in this space last week, below is a survey link to gain some insight into mid-season insect pests.
This is the time of year when much of the insect pest management in crops has been completed… early season pests have come and gone and weather conditions are ideal for crops to grow and recover from most minor damage.
Most readers have probably noticed a sharp increase in firefly activity lately.
The Field Crops IPM lab at Purdue is part of a study, funded by the NCSRP and led by UW-Madison, using AI-driven tools for maximizing soybean yield and profitability.
Most of the best article ideas come from observations in the field.
Every spring, black cutworm moths and armyworms invade our state.
As many regular readers know, our longtime IPM Specialist, John Obermeyer, retired last week after over 30 years of dedicated service.
Increasing interest in practices like cover cropping and soil health includes challenges across a range of agronomic factors, including pest management.
Pest managers throughout Indiana should be scouting their alfalfa for leaf feeding from weevil larva.
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