Corn root worm has started to appear in crops in Manitoba, and producers should be on the look out.
Manitoba Corn Growers Association agronomist Morgan Cott says it's not a disease that's usually found in Manitoba, it was found in the province last year, as well as a few new fields this year. Cott says it can be a big yield robber, and describes what growers should be looking for.
"You're looking for the adult beetles," she says, "they're three-quarters of an inch to an inch large, and a light yellow to pale green colour. They just sort of jump around and they feed on silk."
Source : Portageonline