About this episode

This episode discusses effective corn rootworm management strategies based on recent research findings.

Corn rootworm management is a pressing concern for many growers, but the best strategy isn't the same for everybody. In this week's podcast episode, we explore effective management strategies based on recent research findings. With expert insights from Brent Tharp and Eric Wilson, gain a deeper understanding of how to optimize your corn production while mitigating rootworm damage. Effective management of corn rootworm requires a combination of proactive monitoring and research-backed treatment options. As we continue to explore and refine these strategies, growers can enhance their crop resilience and yield potential. For more insights, consider implementing the discussed practices and continuing to monitor your fields for rootworm activity. Links discussed in this episode: Wyffels Hybrids Corn Rootworm Monitoring Our Corn Products - Wyffels Hybrids Wyffels Hybrids Seed Corn Technology Options Between The Rows® - Monitoring CRW Populations We 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 agronomy@wyffels.com . Disclaimer: This podcast's discussion of one-year trial results is for educational…

People in this episode

Guests: Brent Tharp, Eric Wilson

Topics covered

• corn rootworm management
• crop resilience
• yield optimization
• agricultural research
• monitoring strategies

Keywords

• corn rootworm
• management strategies
• crop production
• monitoring
• treatment options

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wyffels Hybrids

Products: Corn Rootworm Monitoring, Our Corn Products - Wyffels Hybrids, Seed Corn Technology Options

Books & works: Between The Rows® - Monitoring CRW Populations

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