Alfalfa & Forage News

A virtual forage and alfalfa field day - our insect pest contribution This year, the Kearney Research and Extension Center Alfalfa and Forage Field Day went virtual.

We all recognize human health as a goal, but healthy soils is a key goal for farming operations, since healthy soils frequently result in higher yields and economic returns over time.

Date: September 23, 2020 Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Zoom Meeting Registration: Click here to register. Registration fee: $9.

Many splotches on your windshield? You are not alone. Summertime brings various worm pests, including beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua) and western yellowstriped armyworm (Spodoptera praefica), and alfalfa caterpillars (Colias eurytheme).

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend" holds true in entomology as well! The activity of natural enemies of pests (beneficial insects) is a key component of Integrated Pest Management in alfalfa to prevent pest resurgence and secondary pest outbreaks.