| The Bulletin provides timely information about pests and crops throughout Illinois. Our objective is to keep you informed about pest problems and crop development issues and to keep you current regarding the most effective, economic, and environmentally sound pest management strategies. The Bulletin is issued weekly throughout the crop-growing season (20 issues from early April to mid-August) and five additional times in the off-season. |
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Time for Alfalfa Watch
The PEAQ technique is a reliable guide for determining the optimal harvest date for the first cutting of alfalfa. Insect Resistance Management Program on DTN
Refresh your knowledge of insect resistance management for Bt corn in an online program recorded May 2. Late Corn Planting--How Will Some Key Insects Respond?
The effects of late planting on corn rootworms, European corn borer, black cutworms, white grubs, wireworms, and seedcorn maggots are discussed. University of Illinois Weed Science Field Research Tours
Weed science field tours are being offered on June 25 in Urbana and July 17 in DeKalb. Folicur Fungicide Registered for Use on Wheat in Illinois
Folicur (tebuconazole) fungicide has received a full section 3 registration on wheat and can be used by Illinois wheat growers. Corn and Soybean Planting: Issues Remain
Though corn planting is finally getting started, some questions remain about this season's delay. For soybean, don't rush to plant before fields are ready. In wheat, cool temperatures have delayed development but increased tillering.  
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