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THE corn-The green plant is in the initial vegetative development phase in the Lajeado region of Rio Grande do Sul, while producers are already monitoring its presence. corn leafhopper in the fields. According to data released by Emater/RS-Ascar in the Conjunctural Report this Thursday (24), the first plantings are at the V8 stage and are receiving nitrogen fertilization.
In the Emater/RS-Ascar administrative region of Lajeado, in Cruzeiro do Sul, the crop is in its off-season for commercialization. The planted areas show initial vegetative development, while the first plantings have already reached the V8 stage.
Planting was staggered to distribute production over time. The strategy aims to allow for weekly harvests starting in October and November.
To date, no diseases have been reported in the monitored green corn crops in the region. However, the presence of the corn leafhopper has been identified and requires monitoring and management.
According to data released by Emater/RS-Ascar, farmers are using biological insecticides based on Beauveria bassiana and/or Metarhizium anisopliae to control the pest.
The corn leafhopper, scientifically identified as Dalbulus maidis, is becoming a point of concern during crop development. Monitoring the fields allows for the detection of the insect and guides the management measures adopted by producers.
With the progression of vegetative development and the approach of the expected harvest period, monitoring remains an important part of green corn management in the region.
