Planting strawberries requires a degree of attention and skill to ensure that transplants are set at the correct depth and that their roots are not folded or bunched in the planting holes. This article describes…
Introduction Ostrinia nubilalis Hübner, the European Corn Borer (ECB), was a major pest of field corn in the United States for many years after its introduction in the early 1900s.1 Yield losses and control costs…
Introduction Corn rootworms, seed corn maggot, wireworms, and white grubs are co-occurring soil insect pests of corn. The immature stages of each of these pest species are subterranean, allowing them to feed directly on the…
Empowering Precision Agriculture with the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics As the global population grows, agriculture faces increasing demands for higher productivity and sustainability. The incorporation of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence…
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The information provided below is current at this time. If any updates are made to the information below, the corresponding year in which the updates are made will be included in the publication title. Four…
Hessian fly (Mayetiola destructor) is one of the most important pests of small grain crops in the United States and worldwide. In addition to little barley (Hordeum pusillum) being the only important wild host, crop…
Cotton growers grapple with regrowth challenges post-defoliation, leading to diminished fiber quality and economic returns. Chemical treatments, while effective, depend on various factors such as growing season conditions, soil moisture, fertility, temperature, defoliant application timing,…
Depending upon the physio-chemical properties of the fertilizer solution, many fertilizers, both solid and liquid, are suitable for fertigation (application of fertilizer dissolved in irrigation water).1 Fertigation can be a great way to improve the…
Fly management and control are challenging to many beef cattle producers nationwide. Horn flies (Haematobia irritans) are the most prevalent pest in terms of economic losses to cattle producers and are estimated to account for…
