6/30/2026

Week 1 of Western Bean Cutworm moth counts are in! There was a small increase for the first week, but it shows the moths are active this season. We should see the peak flight in the next 2-3 weeks. Once we see the numbers drop off, its time to scout! Remember – if you have a hybrid with Leptra or Powercore Ultra, you are protected against Western Bean Cutworm damage. Please let us know if you have any questions. We are glad to help you manage this pest!

7/29/2025

Week 4 trapping results are in! Data suggests the peak moth flight has passed and now is the time to scout for egg masses. Spraying a good insecticide this week will terminate existing worms, and the residual will eliminate larvae as they emerge from the remaining egg masses. If you are planning to spray fungicide, adding insecticide will definitely have a significant return this season. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding Western Bean Cutworm and their economic impact on your operation. We are glad to help you in any way!

7/11/2019 – Check out this video by Bill McClure and Bekah Nortrup on Timing Fungicide Applications.  It was filmed RIGHT HERE in Polk in the North Forty Seed Plot!

 

11/19/2018 – FFA WHITE CORN PLOT HARVEST

Check out the High Plains Yield Hero Picture!  Nice job to Tom Hofman and his students for growing some GREAT white corn!

9/24/2018 – FFA SOYBEAN PLOT HARVEST

Today we harvested the local FFA plot.  Great results from Pioneer soybeans!  Thanks to everyone involved!