Japanese Beetle in Corn and Soybeans July 23, 2018
An article from the 2018 Crop Production Clinic Proceedings on distribution, scouting and damage from Japanese beetles in Nebraska corn and soybean.
Jeff Bradshaw - Extension Entomologist
Jeffrey Bradshaw
(faculty)
- Assoc Director Panhandle Research & Extension Center University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Assoc Professor Panhandle Research & Extension Center University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Tenure Assoc Professor Entomology University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Scouting and Treating Western Bean Cutworm July 11, 2018
Western bean cutworm egg masses have been reported on field corn in a number of locations across the state this week. Here's what to look for in the field, treatment thresholds and recommendations.
Insects in Cover Crops July 2, 2018
Integration of cover crops in cropping systems will alter pest and beneficial insect activity.
Using Degree-Day Models to Predict Western Bean Cutworm Flights June 21, 2018
By using a degree-day model, growers can account for the effect of temperature on insect development and approximate when certain insect stages will occur. See predicted cutworm flights and recommended scouting periods for 14 Nebraska locations.
Wheat Insect Pest Update June 19, 2018
An overview of the status of insects in wheat presented at the 2018 Crop Production Clinics, focusing on the wheat stem sawfly.
Large Populations of Painted Lady Butterflies June 11, 2018
In 2017 large populations of painted lady butterflies were seen across the state, raising concerns about whether the larvae form (thistle caterpillars) of this insect would cause damage to soybean fields.
Wheat Stem Sawfly Numbers Up in the Panhandle June 6, 2018
Video: Populations of wheat stem sawflies, a serious pest of wheat in western Nebraska, are at high numbers this year. Surveys are underway in wheat fields, grasslands and pastures to evaluate grass hosts for the pest and its parasitoids.
Scout Diligently for Alfalfa Weevils in May And June May 16, 2018
High populations of alfalfa weevils have been found in alfalfa throughout the Nebraska Panhandle; lower populations were reported this week in central and eastern Nebraska. The economics would warrant continued scouting through June to provide for timely treatment, if necessary, and yield protection.