Begin Scouting for Western Bean Cutworm Eggs

June 29, 2012

Western bean cutworm moths have been emerging since June 12 at Clay Center. As moth numbers increase, mating will begin and females will begin laying eggs on corn. The appearance of the first moths provides a signal that farmers and crop consultants should begin to scout fields for the white, dome-shaped eggs.

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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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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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