bermudagrass stem maggot
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By Dr. Bill Anderson, Research Geneticist, USDA-ARS When I started as perennial forage grass breeder for ARS sixteen years ago, the primary goal was to develop a cold-tolerant seeded bermudagrass since Tifton 85 seemed to satisfy the sprigged market. The battle was to develop a seeded forage that had high biomass but also high seed production. …
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INSECT UPDATE (7/19/18): Bermudagrass Stem Maggot and Fall Army Worms have been spotted at treatable levels in many areas South of I – 20. Producers in and around this area need to stay vigilant!