Introduction to CropWatch Readers
Crop Infographics
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Grasshoppers Return ― It’s Time to Scout Field Borders
July 14, 2022
If the grasshopper species currently invading field borders are one of the four major species that are likely to infest cropland, control may be warranted if high numbers are present.
Japanese Beetles Emerging; Scout Corn and Soybean Fields
July 11, 2022
Extension recommendations on estimating total defoliation from multiple insects to determine need for treatment in soybean.
Scout Emerging Corn for Insects; Don’t Assume Protection
May 11, 2022
As corn begins to emerge, be alert to the potential for damage from early season insects such as cutworms, wireworms, white grubs or other insects.
Soybean Gall Midge Identified in Eight Additional Nebraska Counties
September 1, 2021
Soybean gall midge (SGM) injury and pressure varied considerably across its geographic range, with the largest concentration of injured soybean fields occurring in east-central Nebraska this season. To date, a total of 140 Midwestern counties have been identified as infested with SGM.
Results of Not Controlling Volunteer Wheat in Wheat Stubble — Soil Water Loss and Disease
June 29, 2021
Volunteer wheat can provide the summer "green bridge" for the disease wheat streak mosaic and other virus diseases, as well as soil water loss that could translate into a substantial decrease in yields the following year.
Mid-Season Hail Damage Assessments in Corn and Soybeans
June 25, 2021
When severe storms and hail hit your corn and soybean fields, it's important to estimate yield losses to determine the need for future inputs and alternative management strategies. This guide offers steps to evaluate mid-season hail damage and estimate potential yield losses.
Soybean Gall Midge Emergence at Several Sites in Nebraska
June 10, 2021
On June 8 and 9, several sites in east-central and northeast Nebraska recorded emergence of soybean gall midge adults. Growers should consider making field edge applications now.
Avoiding Injury from Seed Corn Maggot
April 7, 2021
For producers concerned about seed corn maggot, these recommendations could help reduce injury in soybean fields this year.