Published on May. 30, 2025

Some farmers are considering taking prevented planting on some acres this year. Some of these farmers are interested in planting a cover crop this summer. The summer cover crop could help to manage weeds, sequester nutrients already applied, reduce soil loss, and enhance soil quality.

Published on May. 19, 2025

The effect of management practices or stress on corn and soybean yields often depends upon when it happens. It’s not just how dry it is or how hot it is, but when it’s hot or dry. ‘When’ refers to what the crop is doing. As with most things in life – timing is all important.

Published on May. 19, 2025

NASS-USDA 5/12/2025 Crop Production Report

Published on May. 19, 2025

In October 2024, we received a report of a fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) outbreak in a wheat field in Daviess County, western Kentucky (Figure 1). After visiting the field, we collected 82 live caterpillars after the application of a pyrethroid insecticide.

Published on May. 15, 2025

One lady beetle species may have increased due to the abundance of aphids in wheat. This personal observation is based on my visits to wheat fields in western Kentucky.

Published on May. 15, 2025

Maples, William E. (Mississippi State University Extension), and Grant Gardner.

Published on May. 15, 2025

Two minor diseases, crazy top and Physoderma brown spot, may be problematic in areas where corn is underwater for 24 to 48 hours. Published in Kentucky Pest News

Published on May. 12, 2025

By Jennifer Elwell. Sources: Chad Lee, Travis Legleiter, Raul Villanueva, and Carl Bradley May is the prime time to scout and take action for wheat for diseases, insects and weeds.  

Published on May. 8, 2025

 Seedcorn Maggot

Published on May. 7, 2025

The risk of Fusarium head blight (FHB) has increased due to rains that have occurred over the last few days. Large differences in risk can be observed when choosing "Very Susceptible" to "Moderately Resistant" varieties in the FHB Risk Model.