Shot hole feeding damage was scarce, but was evident, as we looked closer. Most of our pre-emergence herbicides have not been effective due to the lack of rainfall. Damage was actually evident from a distance. I know for some of you first cutting is not far away, but remember these larvae can be a problem with regrowth of second cut. May 8 - Scouted corn in southern and eastern Wayne County.
Corn is up with first collar showing.
Couldn't find any signs of soil pests such as wireworm, white grubs, or seedcorn maggot. The soil in very hot and dry at planting depth and not very favorable for soil insects. These insects may become more prevalent if we get some rainfall and some cooler temps next week.