From corn earworm, corn rootworm, soybean cyst nematodes, the Farm Journal content team explores the pests that create problems for farmers in the field. This series shares insights on key issues during the growing season, explores management techniques and shows how farmers can tackle these issues.
Stink bugs are best known for their stench when squashed. However, the insect is gaining more notoriety in the Midwest for another reason — their love of soybeans.
No-till and cover crops provide safety and habitat for a common field pest known as the vole. Farmers are trying some simple, natural solutions to fight back before resorting to tillage.