From the road, you would never see this bean leaf beetle destruction. It takes getting into the field to observe what's happening. (DTN photo by Pamela Smith)
Get Serious About Scouting
Scouting Crops More Critical This Year
Wed May 16, 2012 11:30 AM CDT
Drive-by scouting doesn't cut it -- especially this year. Insect alerts are coming in fast and furious, but there's no substitute for walking your own fields.
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Corn rootworm adults can cause silk clipping and reduce yields, but it's the larval stage that can really cause damage. Growers are urged to be especially diligent while scouting corn for insect pests this growing season. (Photo courtesy of Purdue University)
Pest Management - 1
Corn Pests Get Crafty After Mild Winter
Wed May 2, 2012 09:36 AM CDT
Scouting for pests is even more critical this year. A mild winter coupled with an unseasonably warm start of the season should have growers on the lookout for insects this season.
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Herbicide-resistant weeds continue to gain attention as they spread across the landscape. A national forum to address the topic was held May 10. (DTN photo by Pamela Smith).
Weeds in Washington
Herbicide Resistance Focus of National Forum
Fri May 11, 2012 03:12 PM CDT
A national summit discussed a coordinated strategy for managing herbicide resistant weeds in the United States. Best management practices are suggested before mandatory measures.
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The brown marmorated stink bug is relatively new to the soybean scene and growers are being asked to watch and report appearances. The pest causes injury to both corn and soybeans. (Photo courtesy of Mike Jeffords)
Pest Management - 2
Soybean Pests Start Early
Thu May 10, 2012 06:19 AM CDT
The early spring weather has entomologists on the watch for soybean insects. Here are some potential pests to scout for during the 2012 season.
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ungicides can help increase corn yield, but trials show the most consistent returns when disease levels are moderate to high. (Chart courtesy Carl Bradley)
Corn Fungicide Use Grows
 Farmers Turn to Fungicides to Protect Corn, Increase YieldSubscriber Content
Tue May 8, 2012 02:00 PM CDT
Fungicide applications have become a key component of high-yield management in corn. Here's what's coming to the field this season.
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It's time to bale along the Natchez Trace Parkway. Bobby Boone, Carthage, Miss., takes advantage of clear skies and 88 degree days. (DTN photo by Pam Smith)
The early spring warm up has forage producers rolling along earlier than normal. DTN finds a farmer baling hay on May Day.
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Rising from the rubble of a farm fire was this bale mover. It's now paid for thanks to insurance money and a bright idea. (DTN photo by Dan Davidson)
DTN Consulting Agronomist Dan Davidson finds a bright spot in the aftermath of an unfortunate fire on his farm. A bale mover survives to work another day.
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Can farmers do anything to increase protein in soybeans? This DTN file photo shows Kentucky producer Larry Parrish unloading soybeans during a previous growing season. (DTN photo by Dan Davidson)
Falling crude protein levels in U.S. soybeans lead to worries about our competitive edge in the global marketplace. What can farmers do about it and do we care?
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Picking up the pieces after a fire on the farm leads to many new chores and lots of interaction with insurance adjusters for DTN's Dan Davison.
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