August 2025
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Cotton: Cotton Jassid has jumped on us hard. This is a relatively new pest, and we are currently working on control measures. Until we obtain more reliable data, the best options we have currently are Orthene (1/2 lb) or Bidrin (6 oz). Those have had the best mortality on jassids so far; I’ve had better…
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Cotton: These warm, wet leaves from this lovely weather are exacerbating areloate mildew. Priaxor and Miravis Top are our best options for areloate. It’s boll rot time too. Unfortunately, there isn’t much we can do about that. I’m seeing more and more jassids in fields. Let me know if you have some or think you might,…
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Corn: With corn harvest underway. Please don’t forget that it is a great idea to think about managing weeds such as Palmer amaranth and Benghal dayflower at this time of year. Remember that Palmer amaranth seed is viable within 2 weeks after pollen shed, and Benghal dayflower can go from seed to seed in about…
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