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Western Corn Rootworm and Japanese Beetle Adults Becoming Active

June 29, 2012
Corn rootworm damage

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Stink Bugs Reported in Nebraska Corn and Soybeans

June 29, 2012

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Forecasting Stalk Borer Growth Stage (6/1/2012)

Nebraska map indicating stalk borer damage

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Corn Rootworm Larval Scouting and Postemergence Treatments

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Figure 1. Rootworm larvae. (Photo by UNL Department of Entomology)
May 22, 2012

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Treating Spider Mites in Field Corn and Soybeans

July 11, 2012

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How Extended High Heat Disrupts Corn Pollination

The recent high humidity has been helpful, but not enough to avert yield losses.

August 1, 2011; August 8 Addendum (below) related to pollination during periods of high humidity.

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Allow Crops to Strengthen Roots, Access Nutrient and Moisture

Photo - Shallow corn roots
Shallow corn roots may have developed in some fields due to excess rain during the early part of the growing season.

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Corn Disease Update: Scout for Stalk Rots in Corn

Sept. 3, 2010

Diseases have been common this year in Nebraska corn fields. Producers and crop consultants should continue to scout to monitor for development of stalk rots.

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