Sweet Corn Bird Damage-Help With the Research!

Feb 12, 2021

By Jeanine Davis

Birds can wreck havoc on a field of sweet corn and control methods are limited, especially for organic farmers. Now researchers at the University of Rhode Island are looking for some answers and they are starting with a survey of sweet corn growers across the nation. Since this could provide valuable information for North Carolina growers, too, I am posting a link to the survey here. If you are a sweet corn grower, whether you have experienced bird damage or not, please take five minutes to complete this online survey! Here is the link:

2021 URI Sweet Corn Bird Survey

Source : ncsu.edu

Video: Wisconsin Corn and Soybean Weed Management Updates and Considerations for 2026 and Beyond

Dr. Rodrigo Werle, associate professor and extension weed scientist, UW–Madison, shares the latest updates and future considerations for corn and soybean weed management in Wisconsin. This presentation covers herbicide resistance trends in waterhemp, including newly confirmed cases of HPPD and S-metolachlor resistance, and emphasizes the importance of residual herbicides and strategic tank mixes for consistent control. Rodrigo also introduces upcoming technologies like Vyconic soybeans and new herbicide products, discusses integrated weed management strategies such as planting green with cover crops, and highlights practical recommendations for 2026 and beyond.

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