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Red Sunflower Seed Weevils in South Dakota
Fact sheet on red sunflower seed weevils in South Dakota
Broadleaf Considerations for West River South Dakota Cropping Systems
Selecting the right crop rotation is crucial in West River South Dakota, where water use efficiency is important. Learn some key factors to consider when selecting broadleaf crops for rotations and see what some farmers in the region are already planting.
Beneficial Pollinators: Squash Bees and Long-Horned Bees
South Dakota is home to more than 400 species of native bees. In this article, we will highlight the squash bee and the long-horned bee, two beneficial native pollinators.
Sunflower Weed Management
Weed management can be particularly challenging in sunflowers.
South Dakota Pest Management Guides
The South Dakota Pest Management guides are now available for free. The guides offer recommendations for controlling weeds, insects, and diseases in a variety of South Dakota crops.
Starter Fertilizer Calculator and Final Report
Decision aid to assist crop planners in selecting the maximum safe fertilizer rate that can be applied with the seed for various crops.
Sunflower Moths Causing Problems
While scouting late-planted sunflowers two weeks ago, there were increased observations of sunflower moth caterpillars in the heads that were later than the rest of the field. Sunflower moths are best managed as moths or early instar larvae.
Sunflower Moths Observed in South Dakota
Sunflower moths have been observed in South Dakota sunflower fields this week. Sunflower heads are most susceptible to damage caused by the sunflower moth caterpillars from the onset of flowering to when the ray petals begin drying.
Would you rather know or assume? A reminder to check varieties before spraying.
No matter how busy you are this growing season or in the future, you should never be too busy to stop and take a few minutes to double check herbicide types and crop varieties before spraying.
Sunflower Bud Moth Caterpillars Observed at the Base of Sunflower Stalks
When we think of observing sunflower bud moths, it probably isn’t during the fall before harvest. However, there are two generations of sunflower bud moth, and the caterpillars of the later generation move to the base of the plant to overwinter.