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Crop Pest Update

In the latest Crop Pest Update, Manitoba Agriculture says there are still some insecticide applications going on for cutworms and flea beetles.
 
Also, insecticide applications for grasshoppers have started.
 
Trap counts for diamondback moth adults have increased substantially in the Eastern region in the last couple of weeks.
 
For weeds, heat, wind, and excess moisture have stressed plants, allowing for weeds to increase in size.
 
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Anhydrous Ammonia application with a John Deere 8960 Tractor

Video: Anhydrous Ammonia application with a John Deere 8960 Tractor

Anhydrous Ammonia application with a John Deere 8960 Tractor

Video of a farm in southern Darke County Ohio putting on pre-plant anhydrous ammonia using their John Deere 8960 Tractor pulling a 19 shank DMI 5250 applicator tool bar and tank. I filmed this mid April 2025. The anhydrous ammonia is a form of nitrogen and will feed the corn they will be planting into this field.