Articles tagged under: Jan Knodel
Canola Minute
Published September 13, 2021
Diamondback moth larvae were a problem in canola thi syear, even after multiple spray treatments. Learn more from NDSU Extension entomologist Jan Knodel in the Canola Minute, made possible by the Northern Canola Growers Association.Canola Minute
Published September 5, 2021
Diamondback moth larvae are still feeding on canola, even after multiple spray treatments. Learn more from NDSU Extension entomologist Jan Knodel in the Canola Minute, made possible by the Northern Canola Growers Association.Be Aware of Grasshopper Issues at Harvest
Published August 1, 2021
Grasshoppers continue to line small grain fields and, in some cases, are eating the crops. NDSU Extension Entomologist Jan Knodel says many farmers have already sprayed and it’s too close to harvest to apply more insecticides. "Just be aware of…Drought Lowers Risk of Wheat Midge Infestations
Published June 25, 2021
The dry weather and drought conditions decreased the risk of wheat midge infestations in spring wheat and durum. NDSU Extension Entomologist Jan Knodel says soil samples collected indicate a low levels of overwintering wheat midge larvae. Eighty-six percent of soils…Start Searching for Flea Beetles in Canola
Published May 24, 2021
As canola begins to emerge, NDSU Extension entomologist Jan Knodel says farmers should start scouting for flea beetles. "You need to act quickly if you need to get insecticide spray on. They're such a tiny beetle, but easy to identify,…Dry Weather Decreases the Risk for Wheat Midge
Published January 28, 2021
Due to dry conditions this past year, there has been a dramatic decline in the wheat midge population in North Dakota. Over 2,000 soil samples were collected this past fall. Eighty-six percent of those samples had zero wheat midge cocoons.…Canola Growers Meet to Review Research
Published November 8, 2020
The Northern Canola Growers Association hosted a virtual research conference on Thursday. Throughout the morning, attendees heard about canola fertility trials, blackleg and clubroot resistance, the 2020 breeding program and more. NDSU Extension Entomologist Jan Knodel reflected on insecticide resistance…High Densities of Army Worm Discovered in ND Fields
Published July 19, 2020
High densities of army worm are being found in wheat and barley fields in North Dakota. "It started out two weeks ago in the southeast area of North Dakota in a rye cover crop field. Since then, we've had southerly…Flea Beetle Pressure Noted in Canola
Published June 19, 2020
Flea beetle pressure is being seen in Langdon and Minot, North Dakota area canola fields. "The seed treatment residual is gone now so when we have a late flush of flea beetles coming out from overwintering, it can cause quite…