Issue no. 18 of the Bulletin—pest management and crop development information for Illinois is now available on the Web.

IN THIS ISSUE:

• Thanks for the Input
  Readers’ insights regarding changing communication methods in agriculture have been appreciated.
• Brownstown Agronomy Research Center Field Day: July 30
  University of Illinois agronomic research will be highlighted at the Brownstown Agronomy Research Center Field Day on Thursday, July 30.
• Illinois Forage Expo on July 31
  Meier Farms will host the 2009 Illinois Forage Expo on Friday, July 31, in Stephenson County.
• Monsanto and Dow AgroSciences Complete Regulatory Authorizations for SmartStaxCorn Hybrids
  SmartStax corn hybrids, to be commercialized in 2010, will allow producers to reduce refuge sizes.
• Soybean Aphid Densities Remain Low in Illinois Through Mid-July
  Despite the very mild temperatures across Illinois this summer, soybean aphid densities remain low.
• Western Bean Cutworm Captures on the Increase in Some Northern Illinois Counties
  Producers in northern Illinois should scout fields for western bean cutworm and be ready to apply a rescue treatment if needed.
• Preharvest Intervals for Postemergence Soybean Herbicides
  Preharvest intervals and grazing restrictions are detailed for multiple postemergence soybean herbicides.
• Conditions Favorable for Sclerotinia Stem Rot (White Mold) on Soybean
  The development and management of white mold on soybean are outlined.
• Identifying Nutrient Deficiencies in Soybean
  How to recognize deficiencies of nitrogen, potassium, and iron in soybean is addressed.
• Illinois Wheat in 2009
  This wheat season will go down in the books as a rather average one.
• Regional Reports
  Reports are provided this issue for northern, southern, and west-central Illinois.