Don’t Let Your Guard Down On Fall Armyworm, Just Yet
By: Andy Michel, Curtis Young, CCA, Aaron Wilson, Kelley Tilmon, Mark Sulc Last week, we discussed the possibility of a cold snap limiting any future fall armyworm outbreaks. We did have some fairly low temperatures last week—most areas had 40…
Managing Forage Stands Damaged by Fall Armyworm
By: Mark Sulc A severe and fall armyworm outbreak developed across Ohio and neighboring states. It has caused serious destruction in many forage fields. For more complete details on this pest, including how to scout for this pest and options…
Unusual Fall Armyworm Outbreaks are Taking Many by Surprise
By: Kelley Tilmon, Andy Michel, Mark Sulc, James Morris, Curtis Young, CCA We have received an unusual number of reports about fall armyworm outbreaks particularly in forage including alfalfa and sorghum sudangrass, and in turf. Certain hard-hit fields have been all but stripped bare…
Don’t get Burned by Hopperburn—Check Alfalfa for Potato Leafhoppers
By: Andy Michel, Mark Sulc, Curtis Young, CCA, Kelley Tillmon Potato leafhopper (PLH) adults arrived in Ohio during the last week of June and first week of July. Since then, the eggs have hatched and we are now seeing late…
Steps to Speed up Field Curing of Hay Crops
By: Mark Sulc, Jason Hartschuh, and Allen Gahler The rainy weather in many regions of Ohio and surrounding states is making it difficult to harvest hay crops. We usually wait for a clear forecast before cutting hay, and with good…
