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Tag: insect management
Arkansas: 2022 Versions of Weed, Pest, Disease Management Guides Available Jan 20, 2022
The most widely used publications from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture have been updated for 2022 with the latest research-based recommendations for managing pests, weeds and diseases […]
Minnesota Corn: High Nitrogen Costs – 5 Considerations for Next Season Nov 10, 2021
There has been a lot of media coverage recently about rising fertilizer prices. A recent survey of dealers in south-central Minnesota showed the price of anhydrous ammonia ranging from $1250 […]
Iowa: Managing Weeds, Insects, and Diseases – Video Apr 18, 2017
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is helping Iowa farmers manage weeds, insects and diseases in their fields. Pest management is key to high yields and quality grain. ISU Extension […]
Minnesota: Insect Management Workshop, Lamberton, Feb. 28 Feb 14, 2017
Corn and soybean growers, and those who advise them, often have insect management questions for which the correct answer is, “It depends.” Insecticide resistant populations increase the difficulty of soybean […]
Louisiana: Annual Crops Forum, Delhi, Feb. 9 Jan 24, 2017
Agriculture producers interested in updates on the latest research in corn, cotton and soybean production can attend the 2017 LSU AgCenter northeast Louisiana crops forum on Feb. 9 at the […]
Tennessee Sorghum: Headworm Control Options Aug 5, 2015
Headworms are a common problem, especially on later milo. This includes corn earworm, fall armyworm, and sorghum webworms.
Tennessee Cotton: Insect Control Considerations to Finish the Season Aug 5, 2015
A few cotton fields have reached the point where insecticide applications can be terminated. However growers should still be on lookout for plant bugs, stink bugs, spider mites, and bollworms.
Georgia: Colquitt County Cotton and Soybean Insect Management Meeting, Aug. 6 Aug 4, 2015
A cotton and soybean insect management update will be held at the Packer Park Farm (across the road from the new high school) in Moultrie, GA on Thursday, August 6th. […]
Soybeans: What Are the Biggest Yield Robbers to Watch For? Jul 15, 2015
Let’s face it: Farming would be a lot easier and less risky if each year came with its own instructions. But in the real world, a solid game plan is […]
Soybeans: Managing Weeds Prevents Insects Jul 7, 2015
Many farmers may not realize that unmanaged weed problems may contribute to insect problems. “Pests often build up on alternative host plants, such as weeds, and then bail off onto […]
