Articles Tagged with ''armyworms''

Armyworm, Something to Consider

May 29, 2018 | Posted in Crop Protection

Armyworm moths prefer to lay their eggs on dense grassy vegetation (e.g., wheat, grass hay, and grass cover crops). Larval development should now have advanced to the point that fields should be assessed for feeding damage.

Considerations for Late-Planted Wheat

November 7, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

Source: Oklahoma State University Extension

For growers who had issues with rain or armyworm issues in October, Oklahoma State University Extension shares some management adjustments that could help late-planted winter wheat still succeed.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Balancing Nutrients Restores Soils While Raising No-Till Yields

Cover cropping every acre, along with several applications of nitrogen and manure, allow Steve Berger to protect his land and raise healthy crops.

By Steve Berger and Martha Mintz posted on March 11, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

Location, location, location. That’s honestly one of the reasons I’ve been successful in no-till over the years. I’m not talking about the land, though — it’s the people I’ve been fortunate enough to be surrounded by.

Update on Pests and Spraying Winter Wheat

June 16, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Michigan State University Extension recommends scouting fields that had a cover crop or a lot of weed growth prior to planting, and to consider whether an insecticide spray in wheat is necessary.

Cool Weather and Late Planting Impacts Pests

May 18, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Ohio State University Extension says the recent rainy, cool weather is ideal for slugs, with no-till fields with high residue at a higher risk of slug feeding.

Watch Out for Cutworms in Wet No-Tilled Fields

May 6, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Black cutworms lay eggs on grassy weeds or cover crops, low-growing winter annuals and no-till crop residue, while armyworms are attracted to weedy corn fields, cover crops, grassy alfalfa stands and wheat fields.

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No-Tillers Battle Armyworms, Slugs This Season

By Laura Barrera posted on June 16, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

We know there are many benefits that make no-till worthwhile — less cost for fuel and labor, improved soil structure and health, better water infiltration and holding capacity — the list goes on.

Black Cutworms, Armyworms are Making Their Way North

April 24, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Indiana and Kentucky have reported significant numbers of black cutworms in traps, and large numbers of armyworms have been caught in Kentucky.

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5 Quick Facts Learned at the National No-Tillage Conference

By Laura Barrera posted on January 20, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Our 23rd annual National No-Tillage Conference has come and gone, and as a second-time attendee I’m still overwhelmed by the amount of no-till research, insights and information that were presented last week.

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Armyworms Developing Resistance to Bt Corn

December 8, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

A 3-year research study conducted by five U.S. universities and the USDA found that fall armyworms in the southeastern U.S. are developing resistance to genetically modified crops.

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Franck Groeneweg, who no-tills a variety of crops on more than 12,000 acres near Three Forks, Mont., shares how his massive Johnson-Su bioreactor system allows him to apply compost extract in furrow during planting season.

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Articles Tagged with ''armyworms''

Armyworm, Something to Consider

Considerations for Late-Planted Wheat

Balancing Nutrients Restores Soils While Raising No-Till Yields

Update on Pests and Spraying Winter Wheat

Cool Weather and Late Planting Impacts Pests

Watch Out for Cutworms in Wet No-Tilled Fields

No-Tillers Battle Armyworms, Slugs This Season

Black Cutworms, Armyworms are Making Their Way North

5 Quick Facts Learned at the National No-Tillage Conference

Armyworms Developing Resistance to Bt Corn

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