Although not currently threatening major production areas in Tennessee, both the kudzu bug and brown marmorated stink bug continue to expand their territory. Continue reading
All posts by Scott Stewart, West TN Research & Education Center
When Can I Quit Spraying Cotton?
Plant bug, stink bugs, spider mites and a few bollworms and spider mites continue in many areas. Plant bug pressure has been particularly intense in some areas. Several folks have commented that they have not seen this kind of pressure before. Some are balking at making 2-3 consecutive applications Continue reading
Soybean Insects Progressing at Typical Pace
Problems with soybean insect pests still remain widely scattered. However, there are some signs of things to come. Continue reading
Exploding Plant Bugs
Well maybe plant bugs are not literally “exploding”, but there have been several calls about populations ranging from 10 – 25 immatures per drop cloth. High numbers of green stink bugs are also being seen in more localized areas. Below are some things you need to know when battling heavy infestations of tarnished plant bugs. Continue reading
First Report of Kudzu Bugs in Soybean
I’ve had the first report of a soybean field in Tennessee being treated for kudzu bug. The field is located in East Tennessee (Polk County). Continue reading
ALERT – Fall Armyworms in Soybean
When the stars align, fall armyworm larvae can completely defoliate soybean (pictured below). The common scenario … larvae infest grassy weeds in late planted or double cropped fields and then move onto the soybean plants, especially if Round-Up Continue reading
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Fruit Loss in Cotton and Potassium Deficiency Symptoms
Fruit Loss
Last week’s rain was a blessing for our cotton crop but it also set the crop up for fruit loss. In trials to investigate the effects of planting date cotton that was not near cutout exhibited less fruit loss than cotton that was at cutout or beyond.
Armyworms in Bermudagrass and Pastures
A West Tennessee Extension Agent reported treatable levels of fall armyworms showing up in some pastures. Pastures greening up after the prolonged drought will be attractive to moths, and it is about that time of year anyhow. Bermudagrass is especially attractive to Continue reading