Watch for Mites in this Dry Weather!

Doug Johnson Extension Entomologist, University of Kentucky

At least one soybean field in the Jackson Purchase area has suffered from mite damage. The weather that we are now experiencing is what I would expect for mites to become a problem. There is no guarantee that mites will be a problem in any particular field, but dry (low humidity) weather and drought stressed plants increase the probability of a problem occurring.If you are in an area that has had sufficient rainfall you can probably ignore this warning.

Field Day and Workshop for Herbicide Resistant Weeds in Kentucky

University of Kentucky Extension Weed Specialists are hosting a a Herbicide Resistant Weeds Workshop and Field Day on August 6, 2014 from 8:30 am to noon (eastern) at the University of Kentucky Research Farm in Woodford County. The plots and field is located at the corner of US 60 and US 62.

Participants will view field research plots on Marestail (Horseweed) control. The workshop will include discussions on Palmer Amaranth as well as other herbicide resistant weed species.

Pesticide Education Credits: 2 General & 1 Specific
CCA Credits: 3 Pest Management

For more details contact:

J.D. Green jdgreen@uky.edu or James R. Martin james.martin@uky.edu

CCA Credits: 3 Pest Management

Big Jump in Fall Armyworm Moth Capture

Doug Johnson, Extension Entomologist, University of Kentucky

The trap week of July 17-24 showed a large increase in fall armyworm (FAW) moths captured in the western UK-IPM traps. The capture increasing from virtually none to 155/trap-week, is a pretty major change and worth noting.

Check for Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs in your soybeans.

Doug Johnson, Extension Entomologist, University of Kentucky

I have received reports that appear to indicate an increase in brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) activity in central Kentucky. This invasive bug which has a wide host range has been in Kentucky for about five years, but as yet has not become of economic importance in grain crops. This is likely to change at some time, and it is best to not get caught unawares! 

2014 UK CORN, SOYBEAN & TOBACCO FIELD DAY

 

The UK 2014 Corn, Soybean & Tobacco Field Day will be held Thursday, July 31st at the UK Research and Education Center in Princeton, KY. Registraion will begin at 7:30 am (CDT) and the tours will begin at 8am. (CDT). 

2014 Wheat Variety Trials Available Online

Chad Lee, Extension Agronomist, University of Kentucky

The 2014 University of Kentucky Small Grains Variety Performance Test is available online. The test was conducted in six locations across the commonwealth and compared about 90 commercial varieties plus some experimental numbers. The overall state average was 95.8 bushels per acre for the test and the highest-yielding varieties averaged over 100 bushels per acre.
The report includes tests for wheat forages, wheat straw production, wheat grain yields, barley, hulless barley, cereal rye, triticale and oats. More details about this test are available at the Kentucky Small Grain Variety Testing Program site and links can also be found at the Grain Crops Extension website, under the "Current Topics" page. 

Canola Processor Announced to Locate in Trenton, KY

Carrie Knott, Grain Crops Extension Agronomist

In April of this year Governor Steve Beshear announced that Hart AgStrong LLC will construct a canola processing plant in Trenton, KY, located in Todd County.