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Palmerston Crop Consultant’s Meeting Minutes June 19, 2012

June 22, 2012 • Written by OMAF Field Crop Team
Synopsis:  Rainfall over the weekend varied from 0 - 40 ml (Brussels area). High armyworm numbers can be found in a number of areas, with highest populations in Niagara and SW Ont.  More reports in forage stands, but cutting of first cut providing control. Weed control and respraying is nearing c... Continue reading →
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Variegated Cutworm in Soybean? First WBC Moth Caught!

June 14, 2012 • Written by Tom Cowan
Variegated Cutworm in Soybean? First WBC Moth Caught!
I’ve had a few calls in the past few days asking about armyworm and black cutworm damage in soybeans. I had the chance to get out to a few fields and found that the damage is being caused by the variegated cutworm (Peridroma saucia).  The variegated cutworm is another migrating moth that comes in... Continue reading →
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WBC Trapps, Grubs and More! Is this really May?

May 24, 2012 • Written by Tom Cowan
WBC Trapps, Grubs and More! Is this really May?
The weather is certainly warming up and it looks like the forecast is for more of the same.    Things are getting busy and I’ve got a few things to talk about this week.  The first is the start of the Western Bean Cutworm Trapping network.  Traps should be set up this week and the data should... Continue reading →
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Weevils and What not

May 14, 2012 • Written by Tom Cowan
There have been some reports of alfalfa weevil causing damage in some stands and I was out this week to have a look at some fields. The weevils are certainly out there.  Considering that some alfalfa fields are hurting from frost damage, some produces may consider holding off on the first cut to le... Continue reading →
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Pest Alerts for this Week

May 25, 2010 • Written by Tracey Baute
It was a busy weekend for pest activity. Flea beetles in canola continue to be a problem in some areas of the province, particularly Owen Sound, New Liskeard and Meaford.   This hot weather is ideal for them to get ahead of the crop.  Scout frequently to determine if thresholds have been reached.... Continue reading →
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True Armyworm in Wheat in Exeter!

July 13, 2009 • Written by Tracey Baute
It is a strange season.  Things that shouldn't be happening yet are and it is really messing us all up in terms of catching things in time before they become a problem. I just had a call from Laura Neubrand that she has found true armyworm in a late planted wheat field near Exeter that has 3 to 4 ... Continue reading →
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Armyworm Spotted in Essex County

June 1, 2009 • Written by Tracey Baute
The first report of spraying for armyworm in sweet corn in Essex County came in today. We are not sure how heavy of infestation to expect in other fields but wheat and newly emerging corn fields should be scouted in Essex, Chatham-Kent, Lambton, Elgin and Middlesex counties asap.  Armyworm reports ... Continue reading →
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Alfalfa Weevil and Armyworm

May 21, 2009 • Written by Tracey Baute
Alfalfa Weevil - We are starting to see a lot more alfalfa weevil larvae in the fields we are scouting.  Many fields in southwestern Ontario are ready or close to being ready to be cut.  I know you are busy trying to get everything planted finally, but I encourage guys to get out and cut the ... Continue reading →
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