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Know Your “True Bugs” That Are Pests of Crops
The insect order Hemiptera is commonly referred to as the “True Bugs”. There are some very important agricultural pests in this group and we are seeing more of them as the summer advances. This...
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Know Your Small Grain Aphids
Small grains should be scouted for aphids that can transmit Barley Yellow Dwarf virus. The greenbug can also cause stunting in young small grain. Corn leaf aphid adult form. Corn leaf aphid nymphs....
View ArticleSome Notes From The Field
The following are some observations that I have made doing field visits over the last several weeks. Although we have had an open winter, and there have been some good freeze-thaw cycles, many fields...
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Beneficial Insects: Lady Beetles
Lady beetle larva can be found in small grain fields now. They are an important beneficial insect that should be tracked while scouting small grains. They can play an important role in the field by...
View ArticleBarley and Wheat Planting
With many of the drought damaged corn fields harvested early, small grains planting may begin earlier than normal. Before seedling barley or wheat, consider some of the factors that may affect early...
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Review of Barley Yellow Dwarf in 2012
As we approach the upcoming small grains planting season, it is a good time to discuss barley yellow dwarf management. Barley yellow dwarf (BYD) can be found most years in a few wheat fields in...
View ArticleAphids Prevention and Barley Yellow Dwarf Management
The following two posts come from the August 2012 Weekly Crop Update. The mild fall and winter we are experiencing have provided suitable conditions for aphids. Several fields in Kent and Sussex...
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