Dr. Sebe Brown

Field Crops Entomologist|University of Tennessee

2027 Abstract - INSECT MANAGEMENT IN NON-BT CORN: Non-Bt corn production in Tennessee requires proactive insect management strategies tailored to regional pest pressure and crop development. This presentation will address key insect pests, including corn earworm, fall armyworm, southwestern corn borer, and soil insect pests. Emphasis will be placed on scouting, economic thresholds, hybrid selection, insecticide timing, and integrated pest management strategies to optimize yield protection, insecticide stewardship, and profitability in non-Bt corn production.