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USDA Anticipate 50% Increase in Winter Wheat Production

Despite dry weather in the past month, Indiana farmers anticipate good wheat yields in 2023.

Nathanial Warenski, State Statistician of the USDA  Indiana Field Office says the Indiana winter wheat production is anticipated to be 29.3 million bushels, up 50 percent from last year on more harvested acres.

The crop condition was rated 79 percent good to excellent at the beginning of June compared to 64 percent a year ago.

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Dr. Fei Yang Discusses Corn Rootworm, European Corn Borer, and Pest Monitoring

Video: Dr. Fei Yang Discusses Corn Rootworm, European Corn Borer, and Pest Monitoring

What insect threats are Minnesota corn growers facing, and what research is helping farmers stay ahead of them?

At the 2026 MN Ag Expo, University of Minnesota entomologist Fei Yang shared updates on three Minnesota Corn-supported research projects focused on insect monitoring, seed treatments, and pest resistance.

Current work includes statewide monitoring programs that use pheromone, light, and sticky traps to track key pests such as black cutworm, true armyworm, corn earworm, European corn borer, and corn rootworm. Researchers are also evaluating whether high-rate seed treatments provide effective corn rootworm control and studying the development of resistance in European corn borer populations to Bt corn traits.

These projects help researchers better understand pest pressures across Minnesota and provide farmers with practical information to support informed management decisions.