Monday, June 02, 2008

Ohio: Cool weather brings us a potential issue with slugs


Cool weather brings us a potential issue with slugs | zanesvilletimesrecorder.com | Zanesville Times Recorder
Planting delays and cool weather have slowed corn development, paving the way for a potential issue with slugs in no-till fields.

Slugs are pests that can make a meal of young corn plants in the spring, impacting plant performance and reducing yields. And with only a little over half of the corn crop planted, coupled with shorter-than-normal stalks, the plants have become an easy target.

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