Orchardgrass: First update on billbug degree-days
Greetings According to the Agmaster degree-day collection service – same company we’ve been using. Given a Jan. 1, 2011 start date, and as of Mar. 23, 172 DD have accumulated. Model predictions for...
View ArticleSecond DD update for billbugs in orchardgrass
The number of accumulated degree-days (DD) for bluegrass and hunting billbugs in orchardgrass since 1/1/11 are starting to move. As of 4/6/11, 214 DD have accumulated. Model forecast for 4/13/11 is...
View ArticleThird DD Update for Billbugs in Orchardgrass
The DD model value for 4/15/11 is 290 DD, about 10 DD over threshold. It’s time to make a management decision based on presence/absence of paired feeding holes detected within 20 ft of field edges....
View ArticleWeather ideal for aphids and slugs
Scott Baker, Bedford Co. extension agent, reported aphids in an alfalfa field. I recommended an application of a pyrethroid labled for use against aphids in alfalfa.
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Registration is open for the Mid-Atlantic Crop Management School.
November 15-17, 2016 Princess Royale Hotel in Ocean City, MD Registration is open for the 22nd annual Mid-Atlantic Crop Management School. This year’s school will feature 2 ½ days of timely...
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Eastern Shore AREC Field Day CANCELED!
Due to impending rain Tuesday and Wednesday and already saturated soils, the Eastern Shore AREC field day scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, 2017 has been canceled. Let’s hope Hurricane Irma keeps...
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armyworm in VA small grains
I have received several reports from Virginia Beach and Chesapeake of armyworms infesting wheat and hay in large numbers. Neighboring regions of NC are experiencing similar outbreaks. Overall, these...
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Aphids in alfalfa
Large aphids populations have been observed in alfalfa this year following insecticide applications targeting alfalfa weevil. If you haven’t scouted for alfalfa weevil in Virginia, you should. See the...
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2019 Virginia Ag Expo Comes to Charity Hill Farms in Caroline County
The Virginia Ag Expo is the largest agricultural field day held in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As an educational, marketing and social event, farmers and agribusiness look forward to the Virginia Ag...
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