Scout Emerging Corn for Insects; Don’t Assume Protection
May 22, 2019
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.
Best Repellents for Mosquitoes and Ticks
April 29, 2019
May and June are prime months when outdoor blood feeders — like ticks and mosquitoes — are active in Nebraska. Learn which repellents are most effective and how long they're effective.
Introducing the 'Western Bean Cutworm Central' Webpage
March 8, 2019
This new webpage is designed to serve as a clearinghouse of information related to western bean cutworm biology, behavior, and management in both corn and dry bean agroecosystems.
Weed, Disease, and Insect Guide Updated for 2019
February 1, 2019
The 346-page comprehensive pest management guide includes new herbicides for field crops and updated herbicide, fungicide, and insecticide efficacy tables. It also includes updated information on how to control resistant weeds, especially Palmer amaranth.
Bugeye Workshop: Cutworms & Kin
January 30, 2019
Growers concerned about the increase in cutworms in dry beans can learn about improved monitoring and management at a March 11 hands-on workshop in Scottsbluff.
View Latest Crop and Pest Research at South Central Ag Lab Aug. 29
August 17, 2018
Tour field trials focused on irrigation and water management, soil fertility, entomology, weed science, cropping systems, and disease management at this year's South Central Ag Lab Field Day Aug. 29.
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.
Scouting and Treatment of First Generation European Corn Borer
June 12, 2018
While European corn borer numbers have greatly decreased regionally since the introduction of the first Bt corns, local populations may still cause damage on untraited corn such as popcorn or white corn or in field planted to non-BT corn to take advantage of lower seed costs. These fields should be scouted now.