| The Bulletin provides timely information about pests and crops throughout Illinois. Our objective is to keep you informed about pest problems and crop development issues and to keep you current regarding the most effective, economic, and environmentally sound pest management strategies. The Bulletin is issued weekly throughout the crop-growing season (20 issues from early April to mid-August) and five additional times in the off-season. |
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2009 University of Illinois Corn & Soybean Classics
Six Corn & Soybean Classics will be presented around Illinois during the first two weeks of January. A New Educational Conference Under Construction
The annual Illinois Crop Protection Technology Conference has been retired, to be replaced by a new event in December 2009. Preliminary Node-Injury Ratings from University of Illinois Rootworm Product Efficacy Trials Near DeKalb, Monmouth, Perry, and Urbana
Results of rootworm product efficacy research should help producers make informed decisions about optimizing corn rootworm management in 2009. Mold in Your Ears? Diplodia and Fusarium Ear Rots
Ear rots create implications for decisions on harvesting and drying; guidelines are detailed. Aspergillus is a special concern. Nitrogen for the 2009 Crop
Recommendations are provided for enhancing the efficiency of nitrogen management this fall. Harvest Issues in 2008
Kernel weight, corn lodging, kernel and ear rots, and drydown are among the topics addressed.  
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