The Agronomists, Ep 120: Wheat midge, grasshoppers, aphids and more with Drs. John Gavloski and James Tansey
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Insect problems often come in cycles, waves, and even by stiff breezes. Knowing which pests are carried in, purposefully march in, or overwinter is key to determining when in the year to begin scouting and where to look. From sticky traps to sweep nets, the insect population in any crop is staggering. But not all... Read More
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