K-State entomologist says corn leafhoppers could present a challenge for growers

A Kansas State University entomologist says recent scouting efforts have confirmed the prevalence of corn leafhoppers in Kansas. Anthony Zucoff tells Brownfield the insect can spread corn stunt disease. “It’s important to know that the leafhoppers themselves need to feed on an infected plants to begin with, in order to uptake the pathogens and then […]

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