March 2022 was one of the warmest on record in South Carolina, leading to early corn planting dates that may have led to higher nematode activity and subsequent damage to plant roots.
This can mean lower yields for corn growers,...
⋅ By Zane Grabau ⋅
University of Florida Assistant Professor in Field Crop Nematology
Plant-parasitic nematodes can substantially reduce yield in field corn. Crop rotation and nematicide application are the main options for managing nematodes in corn. Among nematicides, historically...
Insect-killing nematodes that are safe for plants but deadly to corn rootworm larvae will be the topic of a one-hour Zoom meeting starting at 9:30 a.m. CST Feb. 18 and hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
Those planning...
Kentucky grain producers have a new, free tool at their disposal to see the past yield losses and economic impacts of common diseases affecting corn and soybeans. This tool can help them plan their disease management strategy for the...
Nufarm Americas Inc. has gained approval in 28 states for its new seed-applied nematicide, Trunemco, for use in soybeans, corn and cotton. This follows Environmental Protection Agency registration in May.
States in which it is now registered include Texas, Oklahoma,...
Know Conditions That Favor Nematode Buildup
In corn fields, wet weather in April is a recipe for nematode problems—specifically cotton root knot and stubby root nematodes. While not widely recognized as a yield-reducing pest in corn, the root knot nematode...
