Research Update (April 6, 2026)
Diligence Technologies Inc., West Tennessee
EVENTS FROM THE PAST MONTH:
It felt a bit different attending the Southern Weed Science Society meeting in March, but the meeting still had the same flavor we have loved for years. Always good to catch up with so many friends.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Meeting season is all but finished at this point. Only the CPDA meeting in Austin later this month remains on the schedule. Hope to see you there.
- CPDA
April 27-29 | Austin, TX
CROPPING SEASONS:
Field season begins in earnest in April. We have already begun to ease out into the field cutting out wheat trials and getting things ready for planting. But it will really feel like spring when we start putting seed in the ground. From that point on, it tends to be a constant stream of activity until fall. After a long winter, I always look forward to it.
GREENHOUSE ACTIVITIES:
The greenhouse is still open and running as we finish off our last trials for the season. As usual, we had a flurry of trials get started at the end of the greenhouse season so we may be at it for a while longer. Many thanks to those who entrusted us with greenhouse research trials over the winter.
UPCOMING TRIAL REMINDERS:
SOYBEAN INSECT TRIALS
We typically plant soybeans for insect trials late in our production window. By doing this, we seem to have increased insect pressure as other crops and earlier planted soybeans begin to mature making these soybeans the last good thing to eat on the farm. We can typically get good populations of soybean loopers and stinkbugs (our most requested pests). We can also get things like hoppers and kudzu bugs if you need them.
Let us know if you are looking for some soybean insecticide evaluations and we will get them planted a little later in the season.
WEATHER INFO:
Most of March had the feel of spring. We had above-average temperatures and lots of sun for a good portion of the month. We hope the trend holds as we move into planting season.
PEST INFO:
Fields have been largely sprayed for winter annuals (although we might have a spot or two for a late burndown trial if you need it). With the warm temperatures, I would expect the weeds and bugs to be out early this year. We will see what happens.
Many thanks to all those who have sent protocols our way for the coming year. If you still need to place some trials, please do not hesitate to let us know. We will be glad to help.
Tim, Jackson, Jake, Will, Jim, & JT
Proverbs 12:27
… the substance of the diligent man is precious.
