Published on Jun. 12, 2025

Although current grain prices remain relatively low, the value of an average load delivered to elevators, feed/flour mills, distilleries, and other buyers amounts to several thousand dollars. 

Published on Jun. 9, 2025

During the last three weeks of May 2025, Western, Central, and Northern Kentucky experienced intense rainfall, high relative humidity, moist soils, low nighttime temperatures, and cloudy mornings. These environmental conditions are highly favorable for slug development in corn and soybean fields.

Published on May. 30, 2025

Some farmers are considering taking prevented planting on some acres this year. Some of these farmers are interested in planting a cover crop this summer. The summer cover crop could help to manage weeds, sequester nutrients already applied, reduce soil loss, and enhance soil quality.

Published on May. 19, 2025

In October 2024, we received a report of a fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) outbreak in a wheat field in Daviess County, western Kentucky (Figure 1). After visiting the field, we collected 82 live caterpillars after the application of a pyrethroid insecticide.

Published on May. 19, 2025

The effect of management practices or stress on corn and soybean yields often depends upon when it happens. It’s not just how dry it is or how hot it is, but when it’s hot or dry. ‘When’ refers to what the crop is doing. As with most things in life – timing is all important.

Published on May. 19, 2025

NASS-USDA 5/12/2025 Crop Production Report

Published on May. 15, 2025

One lady beetle species may have increased due to the abundance of aphids in wheat. This personal observation is based on my visits to wheat fields in western Kentucky.

Published on May. 15, 2025

Maples, William E. (Mississippi State University Extension), and Grant Gardner.

Published on May. 15, 2025

Two minor diseases, crazy top and Physoderma brown spot, may be problematic in areas where corn is underwater for 24 to 48 hours. Published in Kentucky Pest News

Published on May. 12, 2025

By Jennifer Elwell. Sources: Chad Lee, Travis Legleiter, Raul Villanueva, and Carl Bradley May is the prime time to scout and take action for wheat for diseases, insects and weeds.