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FarmSense Introduces Next-Gen Pest Monitoring System

August 19, 2020 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: FarmSense

AgTech startup announces new digital sensor with features that include remote field monitoring and real-time insect classification.

What Effect Do Cold Temperatures Have on Pests and Pathogens?

By Nathan Kleczewski posted on February 27, 2019

Source: University of Illinois Extension

While it would be nice if the cold temperatures we are experiencing could help to reduce our potential for pest damage, past experience tells us that the most serious pests we deal with are unlikely to be impacted much by these conditions.

Alfalfa Insect Management

May 18, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State University

Alfalfa weevil remains active across the state and potato leafhopper is bound to arrive in the coming weeks. Scout fields to understand your local populations.

The Bt Traits You Should Purchase

October 25, 2017 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Crop Watch

It is important to understand the circumstances under which specific Bt traits are needed to make the right choices for fields.

Be On Alert for Cutworms, Wireworms

May 10, 2017 | Posted in Crop Protection

Scott Meers, insect management specialist for Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, discusses the need for canola growers to keep an eye out for unwanted pests due to cooler soil temperatures being seen across western Canada.

Scout Late-Planted Crops For Insect Activity

August 15, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ada Szczepaniec, South Dakota State University

Late-planted corn and soybean are likely to be more susceptible to insect infestations, which may have consequences this year and into the 2015 growing season as well.

Suspected Bt Corn Rootworm Resistance In Pennsylvania

August 11, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

For the past few years, folks in Pennsylvania have heard reports from Midwestern states of continuous corn growers struggling to control populations of western corn rootworms that developed resistance to some Bt corn varieties.

Stink Bugs Reported In Corn, Soybeans

July 29, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Although insect pest problems have been relatively minor this year, farmers should stay vigilant and continue to scout corn and soybean.

Record-High Alfalfa Weevil Populations: Management Options

June 24, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: South Dakota State University

Record-high populations of alfalfa weevils are present this year. Monitoring for alfalfa weevils has been conducted since the last week of April and it wasn't until the last week of May that significant numbers were observed.

Profitability Of Fungicides And Insecticides In Soybeans

July 30, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ryan Henry, Kiersten Wise, Bill Johnson, and Christian Krupke, Purdue University

Purdue research indicates that yield increases in soybean from fungicide and insecticide applications to soybean are inconsistent.

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