June 30, 2010

Insect threat builds

Issues of the week:

June 30, 2010 — Lygus spraying starts in the Peace, cabbage seedpod weevil spraying starts in the southwestern Prairie, and we’re all on diamondback moth alert. Scout damage closely and spray only when necessary. With so many potential insect threats, multiple sprays are probably not economical. Oh, and don’t forget about sclerotinia.

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