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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  • Dry weather may lead to stalk lodging in corn 09/03/2008
    Despite recent rain from the remnants of Fay, parts of Ohio remain abnormally dry, and the drought-like conditions may cause stalk rot and lodging problems in corn. Read more on both these problems from Pierce Paul's article at the link below.

    Site Provided By: OSU Extension News


  • Single Asian citrus psyllid detected in San Diego 09/03/2008
    Nine Asian citrus psyllids have been found in traps in San Diego County, 11 miles north of the border. They've been located in citrus trees in residential areas, all within a 600-meter radius. Read more on the finding of the pest from this Western Farm Press article at the link below.

    Site Provided By: Western Farm Press


  • Boll rots of cotton 09/01/2008
    Reports of boll rots have been pouring in after the recent rainfall activity. Boll rot is a generic term that refers to a rot that can be attributed to numerous bacteria and fungi that can damage bolls, seed, and lint. Read more on boll rots from pages 10 and 11 of the Mississippi Crop Situation at the link below.

    Site Provided By: Mississippi State University Extension Service


  • High soybean looper populations 09/01/2008
    We are currently experiencing some of the heaviest soybean looper populations that MS has seen in a number of years in the delta region of the state. Read more on the high populations from this article in the Mississippi Crop Situation newsletter.

    Site Provided By: Mississippi State University Extension Service


  • Late blight shows up in potato fields 09/01/2008
    Potato late blight has been reported in Idaho for the first time in three years, but the outbreak appears to be fairly limited, experts said. Read more details of the outbreak from this Capital Press article.

    Site Provided By: The Capital Press