This Week on N Field: Alfalfa Weevil Scouting

June 6, 2025

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Don’t let alfalfa weevils chew through your first cutting — learn when to scout and how to act fast to protect yield and forage quality in this episode with Nebraska Extension Entomologist Wayne Ohnesorg.

Alfalfa weevils are a key early-season pest that can cause serious damage before and after first cutting. Timely scouting is essential for effective management and protecting forage quality. In this episode, Nebraska Extension Entomologist Wayne Ohnesorg covers when and how to scout for alfalfa weevils, why timing matters, and what thresholds to watch for to protect yield and forage quality before and after first cutting.

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