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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2025 · 18 MIN

Corn Rootworm, Hail, and Tar Spot

from Keeping It Independent · host Wyffels Hybrids

As summer heats up, the corn is growing fast and corn rootworm hatching has reached its peak. In today's episode, the Wyffels agronomy team tackles best practices for monitoring and managing corn rootworm pressure. Plus, they take a look at hail damage's impact on yield, and give a quick update on tar spot popping up on the fringes of the central Midwest. Links discussed in this episode:Between the Rows® - Monitoring CRW Populations Iowa State - Rootworm Eggs Reaching Peak HatchWyffels Hybrids - CRW Monitoring MapUSDA - Corn Loss Adjustment Standards HandbookWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.

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