The Sugarbeet Report
In this week's Sugarbeet Report, RRFN visits with NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel about the leafhoppers identified in some sugarbeet growing areas in the region. Listen to the report.
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The Sugarbeet Report
Pest control is the focus of this week's Sugarbeet Report. NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel highlights some common insect issues and mitigation tactics for producers to consider when putting plans together for the 2024 growing season.
A State-By-State Basis
NDSU Extension Research Entomologist Mark Boetel says it is important to stay up to date on rules for the crop protection products in the toolbox for the 2024 growing season. A couple of products containing chlorpyrifos can be used in…
Early ’23 Heat Could Impact ’24 Crop
Early season heat in 2023 resulted in additional pest pressure. NDSU Extension Research Entomologist Mark Boetel said his own plots experienced early armyworms and cutworms. “If weed infestations really get going, they can be attractive to those pests.” Rootworm control…
Sugarbeet Report
NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel talks about where peak root maggot fly activity is. Hear more in the Sugarbeet Report, presented by Syngenta, Amity Technology, H&S Manufacturing, SESVanderHave and Bayer CropScience.
Sugarbeet Report
NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel s is offering recommendations to control sugarbeet root maggot flies. Hear more in the Sugarbeet Report, presented by Amity Technology, Syngenta, H&S Manufacturing, SES VanderHave and Bayer CropScience.
Peak Fly Activity on the Horizon
Sugarbeet root maggot peak fly activity will begin soon in the southern valley before moving northward. NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel says granular insecticides should be applied as quickly as possible. "Peak fly activity is probably going to happen a…
Sugarbeet Report
North Dakota State University Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel says you can't be too prepared for sugarbeet root maggot. Hear more in the Sugarbeet Report, presented by Amity Technology, H&S Manufacturing, SESVanderHave and Bayer Crop Science.
The Insect Trifecta
NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel told growers at the American Crystal Grower Seminars there are three main pests to be watching for this coming year; grasshoppers, springtails and root maggots. "There was a fair amount of grasshopper eggs laid last…
Sugarbeet Root Maggot Stresses the Crop
The sugarbeet root maggot is a big problem for sugarbeet growers in the Red River Valley this year. According to NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel, the pests are feeding in fields right now. Under-protected fields will start showing signs of…
