Checking stored grain safely requires some forethought

By Sam McNeill
Published on Jun. 12, 2025

Although current grain prices remain relatively low, the value of an average load delivered to elevators, feed/flour mills, distilleries, and other buyers amounts to several thousand dollars. 

Beware of Slugs Outbreaks in Soybeans & Corn in Kentucky

By Raul Villanueva
Published on Jun. 9, 2025

During the last three weeks of May 2025, Western, Central, and Northern Kentucky experienced intense rainfall, high relative humidity, moist soils, low nighttime temperatures, and cloudy mornings. These environmental conditions are highly favorable for slug development in corn and soybean fields.

Cover Crop Options on Prevented Planting Acres in 2025

By Chad Lee, Chris Teutsch, Erin Haramoto, Hanna Poffenbarger, and J.D. Green
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.

Timing is Key – Describing the Critical Stages of Yield Production

By Dennis Egli
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.

May Kentucky Wheat Production Numbers

Published on May. 19, 2025

NASS-USDA 5/12/2025 Crop Production Report

Pyrethroid Resistance in Fall Armyworm in KY Wheat: Prevention & Management

By Felipe Batista and Raul Villanueva
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.

Sevenspotted Lady Beetle Population Surged During First Week of May 2025

By Raul Villanueva
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.

Managing Crop Markets When Trade Disrupts Prices

By Grant Gardner
Published on May. 15, 2025

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

Corn Diseases Associated with Ponding

By Kiersten Wise
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

Late-season management tips for winter wheat

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.