Corn leaf aphids on the mind

A pair of agronomists say some Illinois farmers have corn leaf aphids on their minds. Chad Kalaher, with Beck’s Hybrids, says some areas of the state were hit hard by the pest last year. “Looking back in history, higher populations are associated with a 2-year cycle, so that’s a little bit worrisome.”  He says, “I’d […]

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