Managing Insect Pests in Organically Certified Corn

Content Source: North Carolina State Extension

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This publication, produced by North Carolina State Extension, outlines integrated pest management strategies for organic field corn production, emphasizing that effective insect control must rely on cultural practices rather than synthetic insecticides, with key tactics including crop rotation, soil management, tillage, rapid seedling establishment, appropriate hybrid selection, and strategic planting dates.

Region

Southeast

Topic

Insect/Pest Management

Category

Grain and Field Crops

Year Published

2022

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