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Dr. Dominic ReisigAssociate Professor and Extension Specialist (252) 793-4428 (Office) dominic_reisig@ncsu.eduEntomology & Plant Pathology
NC State Extension, NC State University

Authors: Dominic Reisig and Anders Huseth During the past few days, we have had a major increase of caterpillar defoliation …

— 2 months ago, Soybeans

All growers who plant Bt corn in North Carolina are required by law to plant non-Bt corn (refuge). Details …

— 2 months ago, Corn

Kudzu bugs have been a no-show since 2013, but are widespread at low levels this year. A lot of …

— 3 months ago, Soybeans

Do: Scout your crop. Identification is the first step so you know what you’re dealing with. The second step …

— 4 months ago, Soybeans

The short answer is no way! The following are data and logic to support this position. First, we have replicated …

— 4 months ago, Cotton

We have a number of effective insecticides for corn earworm in North Carolina soybeans. One of these is the …

— 5 months ago, Soybeans

As we have seen in previous years from monitoring corn, Bt resistance is on the rise. They also are …

— 5 months ago, Cotton

Folks have been noting a fair bit of stink bugs in cotton and earlier than normal this year. Below …

— 5 months ago, Cotton

When cotton blooms, it’s time to switch sampling and thresholds for plant bugs. This previous article covered why you …

— 6 months ago, Cotton

With more cotton starting to square, ALL cotton in the state should be scouted so that we maintain acceptable …

— 6 months ago, Cotton

Corn is susceptible to damage at three stages (roughly): V1 to V6, V14 to VT, and R1 to R4. …

— 6 months ago, Corn

As mentioned in the 2019 North Carolina Cotton Information guide, “the key to successful cotton production in North Carolina …

— 6 months ago, Cotton