After dealing with heavy rains, uneven emergence, and disease pressure, corn growers are now facing another challenge in the field. Western bean cutworm moth activity is showing up earlier than normal in parts of the Corn Belt, prompting crop scouts to encourage producers to begin monitoring fields now. “This year, everything’s early, and it’s highly recommended that everyone — corn and dry bean growers — go out and scout now.” “So, there has been evidence that the Cry1F protein might be losing its efficacy against this Western bean cutworm. With weather already putting pressure on this year’s crop, staying ahead of western bean cutworm could help protect yield potential as the growing season moves toward pollination.