Below are a couple of articles of general interest from some of my counterparts at Mississippi State University.  The general themes are also relevant to Tennessee.

New Neonicotinoid Pollinator Protection Labels
By Angus Catchot, Extension Entomologist, Jeff Gore, Research and Extension Entomologist and Don Cook, Research Entomologist. We have had several calls in recent days as news gets out about the EPA’s recent label changes for neonicotinoid insecticides. The intent is to offer greater protection for pollinators in and around crops where this class of insecticides may be applied. Basically, the new language forbids the use of these products while bees are foraging and until flowering is complete and all petals have fallen off the plants. There are a few exceptions if certain criteria are met. . . . → Read More: New Neonicotinoid Pollinator Protection Labels

Start Planning Plant Bug Management Now
By Jeff Gore, Research and Extension Entomologist, Angus Catchot, Extension Entomologist and Don Cook, Research Entomologist. Although very little, if any, cotton has been planted in the Delta, it is not too early to start thinking about managing tarnished plant bugs. . . . → Read More: Start Planning Plant Bug Management Now