Issue no. 9 of the Bulletin—pest management and crop development information for Illinois is now available on the Web.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Soybean Rust and Other Diseases Discussed at Crop Session
Symptoms and management of major corn and soybean diseases, including soybean rust, will be discussed at a morning workshop at the Northern Illinois Agronomy Research Center on Friday, June 8.
First Captures of European and Southwestern Corn Borer Moths
Reports are in of the first European corn borer and southwestern corn borer moth captures in Illinois. Many pheromone traps for western bean cutworms will also be monitored again this year.
Illinois Declares Crisis Exemption
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has declared a crisis exemption and is seeking U.S. EPA approval to permit the use of wheat treated with certain herbicides for hay or livestock grazing.
Seeds and Plants in Dry Soil
The potential effects of dry soil and other complicating factors on seed germination and plant growth are described in detail.
Can You Identify This Problem?
An unusual symptom in some corn plants in a field in central Illinois remains unidentified.
Regional Reports
Reports are provided this issue for east-central, northern, southern, and west-central Illinois.