Stink bugs are the top insect pest of corn in the Southeastern United States. They tend to follow a predictable pattern of colonization in corn, typically arriving during the late-vegetative stages and reaching their highest population around the tasseling...
Identifying corn growth stages is essential for successful management of pests, irrigation and fertility as strategies for achieving and protecting yield are often based on these stages. Conversely, when problems arise, the growth stage it occurs in offers the...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says 93% of the U.S. corn crop was harvested by Nov. 19. Mark Welch, Texas AgriLife Extension economist says drought continues to be a factor to consider.
“Looking at the North Central Drought Monitor...
