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End of the Season in Sight for Corn Growers

August 25th, 2010

unhusked sweet cornMoth counts continue to be variable around the state, with relatively high pressure in the southern and coastal regions and lower pressure in the north and western regions. Fall armyworm feeding injury is becoming more prevalent in younger fields not yet being sprayed for corn earworm. However, most fields have little, if any, corn remaining which is not yet in silk. Dryness continues to plague many late fields, which could reduce ear size and quality as we move towards the end of the season.

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