Pin-Chu Lai
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- Asst Professor Entomology University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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PHREEC 4502 Avenue I
Scottsbluff
NE
69361-4939
US
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308-632-1369
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Wheat Stem Sawfly Flights Peaked, New Reports of Range Expansion
June 12, 2024
In addition to confirming the presence of wheat stem sawfly in new Nebraska counties this year, Nebraska Extension anticipates fairly high pressure from the crop pest this growing season.
Army Cutworm Scouting Urged in Western Nebraska Wheat and Alfalfa
March 6, 2024
With recent warm weather, army cutworms have been spotted in southern Sioux County and central Lincoln County. Producers should begin scouting for this pest to mitigate crop damage, particularly in winter wheat and alfalfa.
Alfalfa Weevil Surging in Alfalfa Fields
May 8, 2024
Alfalfa weevil larvae have emerged in southeast, south-central and central Nebraska; scouting for this pest is crucial for alfalfa producers over the next few weeks.
Reasons You Will Want to Control Volunteer Wheat and Weeds in Wheat Stubble After Harvest
June 19, 2024
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.
Japanese Beetles Emerging; Scout Corn and Soybean Fields
July 1, 2024
Extension recommendations on estimating total defoliation from multiple insects to determine need for treatment in soybean.