Virginia Soybeans: Sweeping for Kudzu Bugs Advised
Our scouts have reported finding kudzu bugs in soybean fields in four counties. Nymphs as well as adults were found in two of those counties, Lunenburg and Prince William. Adults
View ArticleVirginia Grain Sorghum: Scouting for Worms Important
Even though the first FSA crop acreage report for 2014 will be posted on Aug. 15, I know that several farmers in southeast Virginia planted grain sorghum this year. For
View ArticleVirginia Soybeans: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Update
As of this week, brown marmorated stink bug adults, nymphs and egg masses are beginning to show in a few soybean fields in seven counties (Madison, Warren, Campbell, Appomattox, Prince
View ArticleVirginia Soybeans: Kudzu Bugs Spreading in State
The number of counties where kudzu bugs have been found in soybean fields has increased a lot since last week. Last week they were found in 4 counties and this
View ArticleVirginia Peanuts: Sclerotinia Blight Risk Remains High
Sclerotinia blight risk has been, and continues to be, high this summer and timely fungicide applications based on advisories and scouting are needed to avoid devastating outbreaks of this disease.
View ArticleVirginia Corn: Southern Rust an Issue in Late-Planted Fields
Southern rust continues to be reported on corn in Virginia. Southern rust was first confirmed August 3 on corn samples from Chesapeake and Suffolk. Since then, reports of southern rust
View ArticleVirginia: Soybean Looper Alert is Warranted
Soybeans in parts of North Carolina, especially in their eastern “Blacklands,” have been plagued by soybean looper infestations for a few weeks. I got the first report of infestations on
View ArticleVirginia Soybeans: Sudden Death Syndrome, Brown Stem Rot Showing Up
Many fields are exhibiting symptoms of interveinal chlorosis and necrosis. In the some areas (hot spots), leaves are burning up and dying. In the worse fields, entire plants are dying.
View ArticleVirginia Peanuts: Checking on Maturity
Based on recent observations, it seems that 10 to 14 more days will be sufficient for early May planted peanut to reach maturity in Virginia. This seems to be in
View ArticleVirginia: Choosing the Right Field Corn Insecticide Seed Treatment
There are many insecticide seed treatment combinations available on commercial field corn seed. Although there are only 4 main active insecticide ingredients involved (imidacloprid, thiamethoxam,...
View ArticleVirginia Corn: Variety Insecticide Trait and Herbicide Tolerance Chart
Field corn varieties provide a dizzying array of insect toxins–at least 14 different combinations by my count–that have very different degrees of efficacy against several corn pests. The chart provided
View ArticleVirginia: Corn, Soybean Growers Face Tough Calls Ahead
Mid-Atlantic and Southeast growers face tough cropping decisions in the coming weeks and months based on economics by Barney Bernstein with Entira, an Ag consulting business, and Dr. Nick Piggott,
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Virginia: Wheat Seeding Rate and Drill Calibration, 2015-16
Based on previous research we know we need at least 70-80 heads per square foot to reach optimum wheat yields. That typically requires a seeding rate of 30-35 seeds per
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