Now's the time for farmers to be out scouting for cutworms.
That from Pam de Rocquigny, general manager of the Manitoba Corn Growers Association.
She notes this rings especially true for corn.
"Corn can't compensate extremely well for any reduction in plant stands, so what plants are there and what plants have emerged - those are the plants that are going to give you your yield potential at the end of the season."
De Rocquigny adds that crops such as flax and peas aren't as badly effected by cutworms, because they can compensate for the damage that occurs.
Source : Portageonline