Extension Crop and Pest Reports (July 22-26)
July 26, 2024
Extension educators share their observations in fields across Nebraska this week.
Insect Pest and Plant Diseases in Soybean: A Nebraska Soybean Board-funded Project
July 10, 2024
In a new study, UNL researchers are using unconventional treatments on soybean insects and diseases to investigate the relationships between certain pests and how their interactions impact crop yield.
Dectes Stem Borer in Soybean
July 10, 2024
A difficult insect to manage, soybean stem borer has expanded its reach in Nebraska. This extension article reviews considerations for scouting and control options, plus resources for producers to learn more on this crop pest.
Scouting for Soybean Stem Borer Damage
August 9, 2018
High populations of soybean stem borers may predispose your field to lodging and complicate harvest. Fields with higher levels of injury should be harvested first to minimize lodging losses.
Check Soybean Fields for Evidence of Soybean Stem Borer
August 7, 2017
Dropped leaves in soybean fields indicate soybean stem borers are feeding and causing leaf damage. These insects are expanding their range as a pest of soybeans in Nebraska and now can be found in several counties north of I-80.