Laykyn Rainbolt, Contributing Editor
Katie Humphreys, Editor
Ernst Undesser, Editor
Ag Fax
Plant bugs continue to increase, and bollworm populations are expected to rise soon as more corn hits brown silk. Plant bugs have been at treatment level in many areas for about two weeks and continue to require treatments. Stink bug populations are also rising, and redbanded stink bugs have been spotted in very low numbers.
After a very wet spring, most areas could use a decent rain. The weather goes from one extreme to the other. Rain is in the forecast for this weekend (July 3), which is welcomed as irrigation is going on most crops.
Fall armyworms continue to require applications, but most growers are seeing better control with suggested treatments and close observation of the armyworm’s origin.