Mitigating Insect Damage to Protect Corn Yields

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August 10, 2024

DATE | June 2024

LOCATION | McLouth, KS

CROP | Corn

THREAT | Insect Damage

MISSION | 1 2 3 4 5 6

Prompt identification and treatment of insect damage are essential to prevent significant yield loss in corn.

PROBLEM

Grower experienced extreme threat of chewing damage in this field detected by Taranis on time
These pests can cause a major decrease in yield of 25-50 bushels
Missing leaves in corn where detected including bared leaves

RECOMMENDATION

Grower and advisor went to the field to ground truth and assess the severity of the damage
Grower and advisor decided to treat the insect damage

OPPORTUNITY

Retailer Opportunity
Leverage early insect detection to recommend timely insecticide applications across 39 acres, driving product sales and reinforcing advisor value.

Grower Opportunity
Protect crop health and profitability — saving 32 bushels per acre translated to $128/acre in yield preserved.

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