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Dealing With Pill Bugs In No-till Soybeans
Dealing With Pill Bugs In No-till Soybeans

Controlling Crop Insects, Growing Soybeans

Dealing With Pill Bugs In No-till Soybeans

Pill bugs have become an issue in south central Kansas as we have transitioned away from tillage into no-till on our irrigated fields. Excess residue on the soil surface has created a perfect environment for pill bugs to thrive. Pill bugs like moisture and cover, as they do not like to be exposed to direct [...]

Tracy Smith2020-04-29T18:03:33+00:00June 1st, 2016|Categories: Controlling Crop Insects, Growing Soybeans|Tags: Insect Control, Insecticide, No-Till, Pill Bug|

Avoiding Insect And Weed Issues In Soybeans
Avoiding Insect And Weed Issues In Soybeans

Controlling Crop Insects, Controlling Crop Weeds, Growing Soybeans

Avoiding Insect And Weed Issues In Soybeans

Soybeans are a great option for producers to utilize in rotation. Soybeans are not only good for the soil, they are also a good option to clean up fields for other crops in a rotation situation. To avoid weed pressure concerns, producers in Northeast Kansas tend to practice preventive treatments in the fall and early [...]

Tracy Smith2020-04-29T18:26:24+00:00May 1st, 2013|Categories: Controlling Crop Insects, Controlling Crop Weeds, Growing Soybeans|Tags: Aphid, Dandelion Control, Earworm-Headworm-Podworm, Herbicide, Insect Control, Insecticide, Kochia Weed Control, Marestail (Horseweed) Control, Pigweed Control, Pill Bug, Pre-Emergence Herbicide Program, Weed Control|