Category Archives: Insects

20 Aug 2021

Bollworm in cotton and soybeans

20 Aug 2021
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The bollworm flight overall this year has been low, slow and a trickle flight.  Moth traps indicate that we have an increase in moth activity in spots and this is occurring later in the season than normal.  Bollworm can be a significant pest of cotton and soybeans, particularly late soybeans that are just flowering during the flight.  As such, the large 2021 wheat crop that was planted to double crop soybeans in June and July will need to be monitored.  Wide row soybeans are especially attractive to moths. Continue reading →

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16 Aug 2021

Another Round of Fall Armyworm

16 Aug 2021
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We are currently experiencing another round of fall armyworm in bermudagrass here at the station in Jackson.  We wouldn’t be surprised if there were other outbreaks occurring elsewhere.  Please be vigilant in scouting bermudagrass pastures and sorghum Sudan grass.  These larvae can do a lot of damage in a short amount of time so please be on the lookout!  Please refer to a previous blog for treatment recommendations. Continue reading →

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27 Jan 2021

The New UTcrops.com !!!

27 Jan 2021
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If you haven’t noticed, our UTcrops.com website has gotten a facelift.  You may not recognize it when you first visit us at  https://utcrops.com/.  However, it’s organized similarly to the old version.  I’m sure there are a few bugs that need to be fixed, but take a look!  This site gives you ready access to essentially all UT resources related to row crop production.

 

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11 Jul 2018

Cotton – Thinking Ahead About Bollworms

11 Jul 2018
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It is uncertain how big our moth flight will be this year. As usual, bollworm moth catches have been generally low to this point. However, you can expect activity to slowly increase, with a peak in moth activity occurring the last week of July and the first week of August. With the decreasing efficacy of pyrethroid insecticides and increasing tolerance to some Bt toxins, you should plan on using Continue reading →

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13 Feb 2018

2018 Tennessee Grain Conferences – Presentations

13 Feb 2018
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Below are links to the presentations given at the 2018 Tennessee Grain Conferences and they can also be found at http://utcrops.com/presentations.htm.

2018 Tennessee Grain Conferences

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15 Jan 2018

UT Extension County Meeting Schedule, January/February

15 Jan 2018
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In addition to the East, Middle and West TN Grain Conferences and the Cotton Focus event, UT Extension is hosting a series of meetings to be held throughout the state to prepare growers for the upcoming season. These meetings will focus on variety selection, insect and plant disease management, weed management, and other current crop production topics.

Below is a list of the production meetings to be held in January and February. Please contact your local UT Extension office for more details on time and location. Continue reading →

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