March 2005

(25 Mar)
Nebraska Crop Watch Newsletter
Univ. of Nebraska.
Potential for early wheat rust may warrant fungicide Be alert for Russian wheat aphid resurgence Controlling winter annuals in winter wheat Research suggests that wheat varieties exhibit a range of cancer-preventing traits Nebraska farm land values up nearly 11% on average Estimate effect of fuel price increases on operation costs Carbon sequestration may offer income for some producers Assess potential and target wireworm treatments to save costs Corn flea beetle survival expected to be average IANR entomologists' discoveries laying foundation for better aphid control Monsanto, UNL to develop dicamba-tolerant crops

(25 Mar)
Farmers Urged to Discuss Asian Soybean Rust Concerns With Their Local Ag Extension Experts and Crop Insurance Agent
USDA-Risk Management Agency

(25 Mar)
Purdue Pest & Crop Newsletter
Purdue Univ.
Pre-Applied Insecticide Corn Seed Treatments Watching for the Black Cutworm Moth Arrival Black Cutworm Pheromone Trap Counts Burcucumber Control Spraying for Soybean Rust: Fact vs. Fiction Identifying Wheat Growth Stage Asian Soybean Rust is Off the Selected Agent List Purdue’s Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab Plans for Timely ID of Soybean-Rust Sample Submissions 2005 Popcorn Agri-Chemical Handbook Now Available

(22 Mar)
Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter
The Ohio State Univ.
Planter Maintenance and Stand Establishment in Corn Guidelines for Wheat Herbicides Early Burndown Reminders What Makes a Spray Fine , Very Fine or Not Fine?

(22 Mar)
Kentucky Pest News
Univ. of Kentucky.
SWCB Spring survey update Soybean rust fungicide use considerations: Some thoughts on Brazil vs U.S. situation Status of Folicur section 18 for Fusarium head blight in wheat

(21 Mar)
Iowa Integrated Crop Management Newsletter
Iowa State Univ.
Soybean rust and organic soybean production New concept for promoting conservation tillage systems ISU Extension offers seed treatment video program on April 6

(19 Mar)
USDA Finalizes Regulations on Agricultural Select Agents and Toxins
USDA-APHIS News Release
This news release announces the removal of Asian soybean rust from the list of select agents and toxins

(19 Mar)
Missouri Integrated Pest & Crop Management Newsletter
Univ. of Missouri
Simple Tips to Combat Asian Rust Watch for Leaf Rust on Winter Wheat Check Winter Wheat Fields for Virus Diseases Spring Options for Weed Control in Wheat MU Soybean Breeder Studies Rust-resistance Options from USDA List as Spring Planting Season Approaches Potential Problems with Alfalfa Weevil Domark Fungicide Gains Section 18 Approval in Soybeans for Rust in 28 States Update on Soybean Insecticide Seed Treatments Available for 2005

(19 Mar)
the Bulletin: Pest mgmt & crop developmt information for Illinois
Univ. of Illinois
What Lies in Store for Us in 2005? Practice Safe S.E.X. (Sensible, Erudite [use of] Xenobiotics) in 2005 IPM and IRM Perceptions and Considerations Regarding Corn Rootworms: Preliminary Results from a Distance Education Workshop Winter Temperatures Predict Promising Year for Corn Flea Beetles Black Cutworm Monitoring to Begin New Publication on the Biology and Management of Horseweed (Marestail) Price Comparisons for Glyphosate Products Product Updates in Weed Management for 2005

(12 Mar)
Michigan Field Crop Team Advisory Alert
Michigan State Univ.
Soybean aphid prediction for 2005 Asian soybean rust Asian soybean rust and federally facilitated crop insurance Applying fungicides for the control of Asian soybean rust Sprayer tune up Early spring assessment of wheat stands 2004 Comparison of commercial weed control programs in corn 2004 Economics of commercial weed control programs in soybean Selection of glyphosate-resistant weeds 2005 Weed Control Guide for Field Crops Managing higher priced fertilizer inputs

(11 Mar)
Nebraska Crop Watch Newsletter
Univ. of Nebraska.
Potential impact of soybean rust in Nebraska Identifying, scouting, and planning for soybean rust Change sprayer nozzles, pressure for rust applications Timing critical to fungicide treatments for rust Low level air jet likely to be inoculum carrier Crop insurance covers soybean rust losses Rust detection classes March 29, 30 Recommended web sites for soybean rust information Spring nitrogen fertilizer options in wheat Converting thin alfalfa to high producing pasture Oats -- cheap, reliable temporary food source

(9 Mar)
Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter
The Ohio State Univ.
Assessing Wheat Stands in Late Winter and Wheat Management During the Spring Predicting Flea Beetle Activity and Stewart's Disease for the 2005 Corn Crop Soybean Seed Treatments and Soybean Aphids New Horseweed Management Publication Available Don’t Overlook the Benefits of Crop Rotation The Fight Against Soybean Rust Starts with Calibrating Your Sprayer Soybean Rust Update after the Brazil Trip

(6 Mar)
Nebraska Crop Watch Newsletter
Univ. of Nebraska.
Stay the course: Corn-soybean rotation still the best option Switching to no-till can save inputs and 3-5 inches of water Resistance management strategies vary with corn hybrid event Control winter annuals Soil water recharge levels still below normal Warm stored grain Southeast wheat on par Jagalene most popular wheat planted for 2005 Test "miracle" products on small scale first

(6 Mar)
Kentucky Pest News
Univ. of Kentucky.
Using the Minnesota speed scout method for making control decisions on soybean aphid in soybeans Biosecurity concerns with soybean rust