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Are Fungicides Needed On Hail-Damaged Crops?
Recent storms brought rain, severe wind, and hail. With the hail and wind damage that occurred, many growers are wondering if a fungicide application is needed to protect their hail or wind-damaged crops.
Strong, Effective Herbicide Programs Can Be Complimented With Narrow Row Spacing
While strong herbicide programs will result in effective weed management, a cultural tactic, such as row spacing can result in a complementary increase in effectiveness.
Redheaded Flea Beetles in Soybean
While scouting soybean this week, we noticed an uptick in redheaded flea beetle activity. In the fields that we scouted, defoliation levels were still very low at less than 5%.
Bloom and Grow
SDSU Extension will host a series of workshops teaching horticulture techniques from January to October at McCrory Gardens.
Bean Leaf Beetles Showing Up in Soybean
Despite the prediction of low overwintering survival we have observed bean leaf beetles in soybean this week. See our latest observations and management recommendations.
Adult Corn Rootworms Are Active in South Dakota
Corn rootworm adults are active across South Dakota, and as a reminder it’s a good time to scout corn to determine if your fields have a rootworm issue.
Watch for Blister Beetles in Later Alfalfa Cuttings
The frequent rain events experienced this summer has helped boost forage production. Although this is great for growers, the possibility of encountering blister beetles at harvest increases later in the summer.
Southern Rust Observed in South Dakota Corn Fields
Southern Rust was recently confirmed in South Dakota corn fields. Yield impacts from Southern Rust can be high, so scouting for the disease is highly encouraged to determine if it is present.
Climate and Weather
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Tar Spot Confirmed in South Dakota
Trace amounts of tar spot were recently found in Yankton and Bon Homme counties and are thought to have originated from corn residue instead of windblown spores. This speaks to the importance of crop rotation in the management of this disease.