News Archives for June 2006

Soybean Rust Data from MSU

June 30, 2006

Hello All – Just a quick update on soybean aphid. Two forms of aphid data are now free on the web:

It’s time to scout for soybean cyst nematode

June 30, 2006

The soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is a serious pest, even though soybeans can be produced profitably in infested fields.

Ohio soybeans may take hit from flood injury

June 30, 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.

Ice age: June hailstorms trying Hoosier farmers’ patience

June 30, 2006

Frozen precipitation has thrown a chill into many Indiana corn and soybean farmers.

ALERT: Soybean rust found in Alabama; growers in S. and central AL told to consider spraying immediately if crop at bloom or later

June 30, 2006

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.

Japanese Beetles Found In Southern Illinois

June 29, 2006

The number of capture Japanese beetles in southern Illinois skyrocketed shortly after a warning from the University of Illinois Extension department.

American Seeds Announces Five New Acquisitions

June 29, 2006

American Seeds Inc., a Monsanto Company subsidiary, announced it will be adding five new brands to its existing line of regional brands.

MSU Field Crop CAT Alert

June 29, 2006

A new issues of Michigan State University’s Field Crop Advisory Team (CAT) Alert has been posted.

U of I Pest Bulletin – Issue 14

June 29, 2006

Issue no. 14 of the Bulletin—pest management and crop development information for Illinois is now available on the Web.

Purdue Pest&Crop Issue 14

June 29, 2006

Here is Issue 14 of the Pest&Crop.

Rootworm Corn once again showing drought resistance

June 28, 2006

Drought conditions are beginning to settle into the central Cornbelt as rainfall in most of this region has been less than half normal levels in the last 30 days.

Sangamon-Menard (IL) Extension Crop Update

June 28, 2006

Welcome to Sangamon-Menard Extension’s June 23rd edition of “Crop Update.” This publication is updated weekly during the growing season.

Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter

June 28, 2006

Here’s the new issue from OSU.

With Vistive Soybean, Monsanto Reinvents Age-Old Breeding Game

June 27, 2006

When Monsanto Co. developed its newest strain of engineered soybeans, the company did not use gene splicing. It used math.

Bayer CropScience acquires rights to FMC Corporation´s insecticides discovery pipeline

June 27, 2006

Bayer CropScience AG, Monheim, Germany, and FMC Corporation, Philadelphia, USA, announced today that Bayer CropScience has acquired the rights to FMC’s insecticides discovery pipeline.

Stressful Late-Season Environment May Cause Anthracnose Stalk Rot

June 27, 2006

Anthracnose is one of the most common stalk rot diseases faced by corn growers in the United States. In fact, yield losses due to anthracnose stalk rot can reach as high as 40 percent through reduced ear size and stalk lodging.

Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter

June 26, 2006

Here’s the latest issue from OSU.

Musings on Iron Deficiency Chlorosis (IDC)

June 26, 2006

According to Webster, to muse is to consider or to ponder. So, considering the explosion of iron deficiency chlorosis in the week of June 19 through 23, it seems appropriate to attempt to explain the cause and to ponder about what might be expected with this problem during the remainder of the summer.