Corn earworm (= bollworm) moth catches were exceptionally high this week, continuing to climb in Dinwiddie, Prince George, and Suffolk, VA black light traps. The average number captured per night was 38 in Greensville, 79 in North Dinwiddie, 72 in Prince George/Disputanta, and 124 in Suffolk. Thanks to Sara Rutherford, Scott Reiter, and the Tidewater AREC entomology crew for their reports. Here is the Table.
Category Archives: Field Corn
Corn earworm/bollworm update for August 1, 2024
Corn earworm (= bollworm) moth catches increased greatly this week in southeastern Virginia black light traps. The average number captured per night was 50 in Greensville, 42 in North Dinwiddie, 39 in Prince George/Disputanta, and 67 in Suffolk. Thanks to Sara Rutherford, Scott Reiter, and the Tidewater AREC entomology crew for their reports. Here is the Table.
We have evaluated over 250 moths in our 2024 vial tests, with 57% surviving the 24-hour exposure to the pyrethroid insecticide, cypermethrin, at 5 micrograms per vial.
Corn earworm/bollworm moth update–July 25, 2024
Corn earworm (= bollworm) moth catches really started to increase this week in southeastern Virginia black light traps. The average number captured per night this week was 4 in Greensville, 11 in North Dinwiddie/Petersburg, 18 in Prince George/Disputanta, and 30 in Suffolk. Thanks to Sara Rutherford, Scott Reiter, and the Tidewater AREC entomology crew for their reports. Here is the Table
We have evaluated over 150 moths in our 2024 vial tests, with 61% surviving a 24-hour exposure to the pyrethroid insecticide, cypermethrin, at 5 micrograms per vial. Even though cypermethrin is no longer widely used, survival rates this high suggest we need to watch for some pyrethroid control failures, and to consider alternative chemistries when an insecticide is needed.
Virginia Ag Expo is Thursday, Aug 4
I want to remind everyone that the Virginia Ag Expo, Virginia’s largest field day, is next Thursday, Aug 4. The Expo is an educational, marketing, and social event that farmers and agribusiness look forward to each year. It moves from one location to another each year and strives to showcase the diversity of Virginia Agriculture. Our host this year is Mill Creek Farms and the event will be located at Camden Farm, which is located near Port Royal, right off of Highway 17 in Caroline County.
Precision for Profits is the theme for the 2022 Virginia Agricultural Expo. There will be a wide variety of agribusinesses present (currently over 85 exhibitors) showcasing the latest equipment, technology, goods, and services. Virginia Cooperative Extension will be working with NRCS to highlight the diversity of soils on this farm and the high potential for precision agriculture practices. Field plots are once again a walking, go-at-your-own-pace tour designed to fit your interest and schedule. Breakfast and Lunch will be catered by the vendors shown below.
The Virginia Ag Expo is jointly sponsored by the Virginia Grain Growers and Virginia Soybean Associations, in Cooperation with Virginia Cooperative Extension.
This event is FREE to the public. Click the link below to let us know you are coming!
Integrated Weed Management Workshop
Virginia Ag Expo Canceled to COVID-19 Concerns
The 2020 VA Ag Expo has been cancelled. The Ag Expo committee with guidance from the Virginia Soybean Association and Virginia Grain Growers Association have made this difficult decision to ensure the health and safety of exhibitors and guests as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We will be reaching out to each exhibitor and sponsor to discuss our next steps. We appreciate your support and look forward to 2021!
Herbicide Resistant Weeds Workshops
CANCELLED! Due to Virginia Tech’s response to COVID-19 and out of concern for everyone, we are cancelling all of these workshops. We will reschedule after field season in Nov. or Dec.
Topics:
- Herbicide Resistance- What is it and how did we get here?
- Creating Effective Herbicide Plans
- Integrated Weed Management of Palmer amaranth, common ragweed, and horseweed/marestail
- Local Perspective on Weed Management
- Putting It All Together: Creating a Weed Management Plan
CCA credits will be offered
Free lunch to start or end the program!
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Extension office listed above or TDD* during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.
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Northern Neck Crops Conference – Warsaw, VA
The 2020 Northern Neck Crops Conference will be held Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Cobham Park Baptist Church, 13829 History Land Hwy Route 3, Warsaw, VA 22572. This year’s conference will include pesticide certification training, updates from FSA, NRCS, and SWCD, and several Specialists and Agents from Virginia Cooperative Extension that will cover a wide variety of topics. We look forward to seeing your there for a great day of learning and interaction with the experts. Lunch will be provided. Agenda detail are below.
Full Attendance to the conference has been approved for Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification in Category 90 & 91, and Commercial Categories 1A, 10, and 60. The conference has also been approved for 1.0 Virginia Nutrient Management CEU and 4.0 CCA-CEU credits.
9:00 – 9:05 Welcome – Trent Jones, VCE – Northumberland & Lancaster
9:05 – 9:50 Using Cover Crops for Weed Control – Michael Flessner, VCE – Weed Science Specialist
9:50 – 10:35 Market Update Robert Harper, Virginia Farm Bureau -Grain Division Manager
10:35 – 10:40 Irrigation Resources – Julie Shortridge, VCE – Biological Systems Engineering Specialist
10:40 – 10:55 BREAK – Please visit with our sponsors!
10:55 -11:40 IPM Updates – Sally Taylor, VCE – Entomology Specialist
11:40 – 12:35 Weathering the Storm: How to Cultivate a Productive Mindset – Jeremy Daubert, VCE – Rockbridge County
12:35 – 1:15 LUNCH
1:15 – 1:20 Program Updates – Scott Hammond, NRCS – Soil Conservationist
1:20 – 1:25 Program Updates – Brandon Dillistin, NNSWCD – District Technical Manager
1:25 – 2:15 Corn and Small Grain Production Update – Wade Thomason, VCE – Grains Specialist
2:15 – 2:30 Break & Evaluations
2:30 – 3:00 Legal Updates – Robert Christian, Pesticide Investigator – VDACS
3:00 – 3:30 Safety Updates – Trent Jones & Stephanie Romelczyk, VCE – Northern Neck
3:30 – 3:40 Wrap Up & Paperwork
2020 Five County Agricultural Conference – King William, VA
The 2020 Five County Agricultural Conference will be held Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the King William Ruritan Club Building, 156 Ruritan Lane, King William, Virginia 23086. This year’s conference will include pesticide certification training, updates from FSA, NRCS, and SWCD, several Specialists and Agents from Virginia Cooperative Extension that will cover a wide variety of topics, and precision agriculture round-table discussion. In addition, you will be able to get your dicamba herbicide certification with training being offered by Don Cline of BASF. We look forward to seeing your there for a great day of learning and interaction with the experts. Lunch will be provided. Agenda detail are below.
Full Attendance to the conference has been approved for Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification in Category 90 and Commercial Categories 1A, 10, and 60. The conference has also been approved for 1.5 Virginia Nutrient Management CEU, 2.5 Integrated Pest Management and 1.5 Crop Management CCA-CEU credits.
7:45 a.m. Registration
8:15 a.m. Grain Market Update, Robert Harper, Manager, Virginia Farm Bureau Grain Division
8:45 a.m. Corn Update and Hybrid Selection – Dr. Wade Thomason
9:15 a.m. Break
9:30 am. Soybean basics and Soybean Variety Selection- Dr. David Holshouser, Extension Soybean Agronomist
10:00 a.m. Crop Fertility and Fertilizers – Dr. Hunter Frame
10:30 a.m. Precision Ag Discussion
11:45 a.m. Cooperating Agencies (FSA, NRCS, and SWCD)
12:30 p.m. Sponsored Lunch (Participants not seeking pesticide applicator recertification or Dicamba Certification are welcome
to adjourn following lunch)
1:15 p.m. Dicamba Certification – Don Cline, BASF Crop Protection
1:45 p.m. Legal Update – Robert Christian, VDACS Pesticide Investigator
2:15 p.m. Spill Response Activity – Robbie Longest/Mike Broaddus, Extension Agents, ANR, Essex and Caroline
3:00 p.m. Wrap up paperwork and adjourn
2020 Four Rivers Agricultural Conference – Providence Forge, VA
The 2020 Four Rivers Agricultural Conference will be held Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Providence Forge Recreation Center: 9900 Carriage Rd, Providence Forge, 23140. This year’s conference will include pesticide certification training, several Specialists and Agents from Virginia Cooperative Extension that will cover a wide variety of topics, and others. In addition, you will be able to get your dicamba herbicide certification with training being offered by Don Cline of BASF. We look forward to seeing your there for a great day of learning and interaction with the experts. Lunch will be provided. Agenda detail are below.
Full Attendance to the conference has been approved for Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification in Category 90 and Commercial Categories 1A, 10, and 60. The conference has also been approved for 2.5 Virginia Nutrient Management CEU and 2.0 Contact hours for DCR Conservation Planner Re-Certification
9:00 Registration Opens/Meet with Vendors
9:30 Welcome
9:35 Controlling your Drops highlighting dicamba and glyphosate– Laura Maxey-Nay, Hanover Ag Agent
10:00 Pesticide Training – droplet size/playdough- Ed Olsen, Henrico Ag Agent
10:30 Pesticide Legal Update – Robert Christian, VDACS
11:00 2nd round of registration for those not needing pesticide recertification credit
11:15 Dicamba Certification – Don Cline, BASF
12:15 Sponsored Lunch/Meet with Vendors
1:00 Agency updates
1:15 Grain Market Update- Robert Harper, Manager, Virginia Farm Bureau Grain Division
1:45 What I learned from Argentina Agriculture, pest control and nutrient management –Paul Davis
2:05 Corn Update and Hybrid Selection, Dr. Wade Thomason, Extension Grain Agronomist
2:35 Break (visit with sponsors)
2:50 Positioning Your Full-Season Soybean for Maximum Yields, Dr. David Holshouser, Extension Soybean Agronomist
3:20 Making insect management decisions now by purchasing seed for next season, Sally Taylor, Extension Grain Entomologist
3:50 Nematode Panel, various specialists will discuss current nematode control practices.
4:50 Adjourn and paperwork