Asian soybean rust has been confirmed in soybean sentinel plots on the east side of Mobile Bay in Alabama. Alabama officials say growers in south and central Alabama shoudl strongly consider spraying immediately if their crop is at bloom or at a later reproductive stage.
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Ice age: June hailstorms trying Hoosier farmers’ patience
Friday, June 30th, 2006
Frozen precipitation has thrown a chill into many Indiana corn and soybean farmers.
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Ohio soybeans may take hit from flood injury
Friday, June 30th, 2006
Some of Ohio’s soybean fields are facing flooding injury due to heavy rains that have swept across the state over the past few weeks, but the injury is not likely a total loss to the crop.
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It’s time to scout for soybean cyst nematode
Friday, June 30th, 2006
The soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is a serious pest, even though soybeans can be produced profitably in infested fields.
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Soybean Rust Data from MSU
Friday, June 30th, 2006
Hello All – Just a quick update on soybean aphid. Two forms of aphid data are now free on the web:
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Purdue Pest&Crop Issue 14
Thursday, June 29th, 2006
Here is Issue 14 of the Pest&Crop.
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U of I Pest Bulletin - Issue 14
Thursday, June 29th, 2006
Issue no. 14 of the Bulletin—pest management and crop development information for Illinois is now available on the Web.
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MSU Field Crop CAT Alert
Thursday, June 29th, 2006
A new issues of Michigan State University’s Field Crop Advisory Team (CAT) Alert has been posted.
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American Seeds Announces Five New Acquisitions
Thursday, June 29th, 2006
American Seeds Inc., a Monsanto Company subsidiary, announced it will be adding five new brands to its existing line of regional brands.
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Japanese Beetles Found In Southern Illinois
Thursday, June 29th, 2006
The number of capture Japanese beetles in southern Illinois skyrocketed shortly after a warning from the University of Illinois Extension department.
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