Heliothine Trap Counts, June 24, 2026
Moth catches in bollworm pheromone traps were up some in most counties but continue to be lower than historical average catches for this time of year. Tobacco budworm trap catches are low, but about average.
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Soybean disease update: June 20, 2026
Foliar diseases have started to pick up in the Mississippi soybean crop. At present, a few observations of frogeye leaf spot have been made, but by far the increased incidence of Septoria brown spot continues for the second year in a row.
2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 6/19/2026
Very low incidence of southwestern corn borers across trapping locations during the week of June 14th to June 20th. Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending June 20, 2026 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0
Heliothine Trap Counts, June 17, 2026
Bollworm pheromone trap moth catches for this week rose slightly from last week, but in general are still lower than average catches for this time of year. Tobacco budworm trap catches were still zero in the Northeast region, but about
Fungicide Phytotoxicity and Soybean Response to Fungicide Products that Cause Phytotoxicity
Fungicide phytotoxicity is a real malady that can occur following the application of a fungicide that contains a DMI. Some fungicides are more prone to producing phytotoxicity than others. Be aware of the products and active ingredients that can result in phytotoxicity before making the application, then you won’t be surprised by the injury.
Identifying Corn Reproductive Stages and Management Implications
Corn progresses through six stages as ears develop through reproductive growth stages. Identification of these stages can help time development, make prudent decisions and anticipate crop response to management practices and environmental conditions.
The R3/R4 Fungicide Application: Reconsidering the Practice from Large-plot Strip Trial Data
Once again we’ve reached mid-season in the soybean crop. Over the past several days there have been lots of calls seeking clarification regarding the R3/R4 foliar fungicide application in soybean. The current blog post presents data from non-replicated, large plot strip trials conducted between 2018 and 2023 to determine the response of soybean to foliar fungicide application made automatically.
2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 6/13/2026
Very low incidence of southwestern corn borers across trapping locations during the week of June 7th to June 13th. Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending June 13, 2026 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0
Heliothine Trap Counts, June 24, 2026
Moth catches in bollworm pheromone traps were up some in most counties but continue to be lower than historical average catches for this time of year. Tobacco budworm trap catches are low, but about average.
Soybean disease update: June 20, 2026
Foliar diseases have started to pick up in the Mississippi soybean crop. At present, a few observations of frogeye leaf spot have been made, but by far the increased incidence of Septoria brown spot continues for the second year in a row.
2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 6/19/2026
Very low incidence of southwestern corn borers across trapping locations during the week of June 14th to June 20th. Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending June 20, 2026 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0
Heliothine Trap Counts, June 17, 2026
Bollworm pheromone trap moth catches for this week rose slightly from last week, but in general are still lower than average catches for this time of year. Tobacco budworm trap catches were still zero in the Northeast region, but about
Fungicide Phytotoxicity and Soybean Response to Fungicide Products that Cause Phytotoxicity
Fungicide phytotoxicity is a real malady that can occur following the application of a fungicide that contains a DMI. Some fungicides are more prone to producing phytotoxicity than others. Be aware of the products and active ingredients that can result in phytotoxicity before making the application, then you won’t be surprised by the injury.
Identifying Corn Reproductive Stages and Management Implications
Corn progresses through six stages as ears develop through reproductive growth stages. Identification of these stages can help time development, make prudent decisions and anticipate crop response to management practices and environmental conditions.
The R3/R4 Fungicide Application: Reconsidering the Practice from Large-plot Strip Trial Data
Once again we’ve reached mid-season in the soybean crop. Over the past several days there have been lots of calls seeking clarification regarding the R3/R4 foliar fungicide application in soybean. The current blog post presents data from non-replicated, large plot strip trials conducted between 2018 and 2023 to determine the response of soybean to foliar fungicide application made automatically.
2026 Southwestern Corn Borer Monitoring Program – Week ending 6/13/2026
Very low incidence of southwestern corn borers across trapping locations during the week of June 7th to June 13th. Southwestern Corn Borer Trapping Program Week Ending June 13, 2026 County Traps Reporting Total Reported Avg/Trap Maximum/Trap Alcorn 3 0 0
