Defenses for sorghum against fall army worms explained  - High Plains Journal

Defenses for Sorghum against Fall Army Worms

Joe Louis, Eberhard Harold W. Professor of Agricultural Entomology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, discussed defenses against fall army worms in sorghum during a recent Center for Sorghum Improvement's seminar.

Fall army worms are a destructive pest, and farmers in the High Plains have experienced a significant infestation in their sorghum this year. Louis emphasized the importance of identifying the pest correctly, stating that fall army worms are part of the "chewing group of insects" that includes above and below ground chewing pests.

Fall army worms are often included in the “chewing group of insects,”

This knowledge is crucial for farmers to develop effective strategies against the pest. The seminar aimed to educate farmers on the defenses against fall army worms in sorghum, providing them with valuable insights to protect their crops.

Author's summary: Expert discusses sorghum defenses against fall army worms.

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