University Information Bank

This section of the site contains an index of articles, links and information related to controlling weeds, insects and disease in agricultural crops. The Info Bank spotlights corn and soybeans at this time and will soon be expanded to include all major crops.

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  • Bagrada bug & cole crops 02/05/2010
    Cole crop producers in the San Joaquin Valley should be on the lookout for a new, exotic pest called the Bagrada bug. The Bagrada bug is native to Southern Africa, and can also be found in Southern Asia and Southern Europe. Read more on the pest from this Western Farm Press article.

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  • Managing weed, insect resistance in cotton critical 02/03/2010
    Managing resistant insects and weeds goes well beyond being important, say Roger Leonard and Stanley Culpepper - it is essential from both economic and production standpoints to continue growing cotton in the South.

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  • Soybean weed control drives variety selection 02/03/2010
    In 2010 many growers are thinking about changing weed control programs away from Roundup Ready. Weed resistance and cost-to-benefit ratios are what will drive the change. Read some of the common questions and answers regarding the shift from this Delta Farm Press article.

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  • Prebloom aphid management in prunes 02/03/2010
    Prune aphids (mealy plum and leaf curl) are the key insect pest in prune production. High populations of these aphids can reduce tree vigor and fruit sugar content. Low fruit sugar = higher fruit dry away = less money for growers. There are two basic strategies for aphid control. Read more on these strategies from this Western Farm Press article.

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  • Late blight in tomatoes, potatoes 02/03/2010
    Late blight is a very explosive disease that can appear suddenly and move through a field or area very quickly. Cool, wet conditions are ideal for late blight to develop. With what appears to be another wet El Niño rainy season tomato and potato growers need to again be on the lookout for this disease. Read more on the disease and preventing it from this Western Farm Press report.

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