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Illinois Crop Update
8-11-2005
We keep hearing that it is going to rain and today we actually got one of our biggest rains, almost 1/10 inch. more>>

Corn Rootworm Adapts to Cultural Practices
8-4-2005
Since the mid 90's the corn rootworm has been adapting to our crop rotations. more>>

When the big job is done
4-14-2005
Acres planted varies across the Corn Belt. more>>

Will Cutworm be at your field in 2005
4-8-2005
The main threat from cutworm in the Midwest is the black cutworm. more>>

Glyphosate Tolerant Corn
3-31-2005
This year glyphosate tolerant corn hybrids are expected to be grown by many farmers in our region. more>>

Rust can be managed but not ignored
3-22-2005
Our first week in Brazil was a quick survey of the southern area to see if the dry conditions were affecting the beans and if rust was present. more>>

It is decision time!
3-10-2005
Spring is getting near in the Midwest and many growers still have to apply over half of their nitrogen. more>>

Education in Education
3-3-2005
What's the purpose of college? I have been traveling around the Midwest going from college to college in an effort to recruit summer employees to scout the fields. more>>

Crop Scouting: To scout or not to scout, that is the question
2-24-2005
Since the late 1970's and early 1980's, we have been hearing about the benefits of integrated pest management and the use of crop scouting. more>>

How dangerous will soybean rust fungicides be to humans?
1-27-2005
There have been several products approved for use against soybean rust. more>>

Hard to Control Weeds in 2005
1-7-2005
Weed populations continue to shift in response to management practices and the effectiveness of control measures. more>>

Replanting Decisions
4-8-2004
Once the corn seed is placed into the ground, you hope that it will germinate and yield to its potential. more>>

Cutworm Control
4-1-2004
There are some preventative measures a grower can take to avoid cutworm disaster. more>>

The Cutworms are Coming
3-25-2004
As you read this article, the adult cutworm moths are traveling by way of winds or storm fronts from the Gulf of Mexico region into the U.S. Corn belt. more>>

Planning for the Upcoming Growing Season
3-18-2004
Even though, it only seems logical to carefully plan for each upcoming growing season, sometimes it gets missed. more>>

Competition from South America
3-11-2004
My last two weeks in South America were very enlightening. more>>

Waterhemp control - part 2
2-27-2004
Many growers attempt to control waterhemp in their soybean fields with glyphosate. more>>

Waterhemp
2-18-2004
In the next few weeks, each article will focus on waterhemp (Amaranthus rudis). more>>

Planting - What's early
1-29-2004
In an early spring, producers face the question of when they should begin planting. more>>

Keys to Corn Production
1-14-2004
It is no secret that corn yields best in good fertility, therefore, good soil test is very important to insure that fertility levels are adequate but not excessive. more>>

Cultivation
1-8-2004
Corn should be monitored carefully to determine when and what type of cultivation is needed. more>>

Cultural Practices
12-30-2003
In the next few articles I would like to throw out a few thoughts on what I call the keys to high yield corn production. more>>

YieldGard Rootworm-Protected Corn
12-19-2003
YieldGard Rootworm-protected corn has been genetically modified to possess a protein from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), a common soil bacteria and targets corn rootworm larvae. more>>

What's the fuss about rust?
12-4-2003
Soybean rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi) was first reported in Japan in 1902 and the Philippines in 1914. more>>

Not much has changed or has it?
11-27-2003
Thanksgiving and Harvest isn't that what it is all about? more>>

Looking for the Right Stuff
11-13-2003
For the last month we have been interviewing students at the major colleges and universities across the mid-west. more>>

Staying Current
11-6-2003
One of the functions of a crop consultant is staying current. more>>

Choosing Hybrids for 2004
10-30-2003
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Plan for 2004
10-23-2003
Failure to plan is a plan for failure. more>>

A Second Opinion
10-17-2003
A few weeks ago I almost bought the ranch - so they tell me. more>>

The Big "3" in Soil Testing
10-9-2003
Plants need large amounts of nitrogen. more>>

Why were Soybean yields down?
10-2-2003
The obvious answer is weather. more>>

Stay around to enjoy your harvest!
9-25-2003
Yes, you have had people harp on safety at harvest, but each year farmers lose limbs and sometimes their lives. more>>

New CropTalk Contributors Added
9-18-2003
I would like to introduce you to our four new contributors to CropTalk. more>>

Credit for Nitrogen
9-10-2003
Next to hydrogen and oxygen, nitrogen is one of the most important elements on this planet. more>>

What's A Rain Worth?
9-4-2003
The rain this past long weekend was worth a lot to the beans but to some of the corn it came a little late. more>>

Aphid Update
8-28-2003
Soybean (Asian) aphids have caused quite a turmoil in the Midwest. more>>

Soybean rust - is it real?
8-21-2003
Last week I met with soybean rust experts from all over the world and they all had the same opinion. more>>

Why should I pay for a soil test?
8-14-2003
A good soil test usually is not free. You've heard the saying, "Nothing is free." more>>

How big are the holes?
8-7-2003
A quick overview of Indiana revealed some fairly large holes in many of the fields in Indiana. more>>

Natural gas and its effect on agricultural inputs
7-31-2003
There are both short and long-term phenomena that could drive the price of natural gas much higher. more>>

Corn Rootworm
7-24-2003
Corn rootworm has become an increasing problem. more>>

Japanese Beetles
7-17-2003
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Planting is finished and time to review
7-3-2003
The crop development for both corn and beans is extremely varied for Illinois and Indiana. more>>

Are rootworm larvae feeding on your corn's roots?
6-24-2003
Rootworm larvae are feeding on the roots of corn plants. more>>

Soybean Aphid
6-19-2003
This insect has the potential of creating a lot of damage through your fields. more>>

European Corn Borer Is Here
6-12-2003
European corn borer is present in many of our waterways and ditches. more>>

Crop Report
6-5-2003
We have most of our scouts in the field now. more>>

Slugs appear at the table
5-29-2003
This year we can expect to see a different pest at the dinner table in our fields. more>>

Reflections on the spring of '03
5-21-2003
What is normal? One thing for sure this spring is not normal - or is it? more>>

When do I replant?????
5-14-2003
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Bean Leaf Beetle This Spring
5-8-2003
Bean leaf beetles did very well this winter. more>>

What happened to my corn stand?
4-30-2003
Each year we have seen more below ground insect feeding and I am concerned that this year may be the worst yet. more>>

When to control weeds
4-24-2003
When do weeds cost you? more>>

Planter Preparation
4-17-2003
more>>

Calibrate Your Sprayer Before Use
4-11-2003
Calibrate your sprayer before you need it. more>>

Consultants' View: Soil Insects
1-18-2001
Wireworms and grape colaspis larvae are insects to watch this spring. more>>

Consultants' View: Black Cutworm Moth Damage
1-11-2001
Scout for cutworm damage to seedlings before it becomes significant. more>>

Consultants' View: Weather Impact on Pests
1-4-2001
What insects will producers see in 2001? more>>

Consultants' View: Plant and Sell Quality Crops
12-28-2000
Stored grain should be well-monitored to ensure good quality. more>>

Consultant's Letter to Santa
12-23-2000
What does a farmer ask Santa to bring him for Christmas? more>>

Consultants' View: Choosing Your Hybrids
12-21-2000
Consultant offers guidelines to help producers develop hybrid plans. more>>

Consultants' View: Soybean Pests and Diseases
12-14-2000
Concerns about bean leaf beetles and Asian aphids in Midwest soybeans. more>>

Consultant Warns of Weed Resistance
12-7-2000
Keys to managing weed population resistance to herbicides. more>>

Corn Borer Not a Threat to Illinois
11-30-2000
Odds are against serious corn borer infestation in the Midwest during 2001. more>>

The Ethanol Debate
11-20-2000
Cleaner burning biofuels, such as ethanol, could increase demand for some farm commodities. more>>

Corn Rootworm Spreading in IL, IN
11-16-2000
See if corn rootworm will be popping up in your cornfields next spring. more>>

Consultant's View: Midwest Corn Update
11-9-2000
An overview of 2000 corn production in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. more>>

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