Monthly Archives: September 2009

Until Mid R6, Soys Still Need Attention – Aphids, BLB and Stink Bugs

Tracey BauteTracey Baute September 11, 2009 1169 Comments Off on Until Mid R6, Soys Still Need Attention – Aphids, BLB and Stink Bugs
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There are a few guys out there thinking that with the cooler nights, SOYBEAN APHIDS will be leaving their fields so they don’t need to spray those fields that recently reached threshold.  If aphids are staying at threshold levels 3 or 4 days after the initial assessment, you still need to spray.  Only those fields that are dropping in numbers or…

More Western Bean Cutworm Damage Being Found

Tracey BauteTracey Baute September 7, 2009 1189 Comments Off on More Western Bean Cutworm Damage Being Found
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  We visited the Newbury WBC site last week and it was concerning to see so many plants infested with WBC larvae.  There were no external entry holes from the outside of the ear which could fool those who think the ears are clean.  Pay extra attention to those ears that are slightly opened at the ear tip (husk not tightly closed) and if the…