Planting Dates Affect Corn Insect Management

Ric Bessin, Extension EntomologistEntomology, University of KentuckyPlanting date is one of the more important factors determining the potential for insect problems in field corn. Many may not realize it, but the time at which the seed goes into the ground determines which insect pests are more likely to be encountered. Some pests are favored by early planting dates while others are more likely