Dangerous pests eating OK corn crops, causing financial loss to local farmers
MCLOUD, Okla. (KFOR) — For the first ever, the Corn Leafhopper now calls Oklahoma home.
Jacob Nowakowski says he noticed something was off with his crops in June.
His farm is a typical hot spot every summer.
"It's just this terrible, terrible situation we have," says Nowakowski.
Corn Leafhopper Image Courtesy: Dr. Ashleigh Faris, OSU EntomologistThe insect causes what's called Corn Stunt Disease.
"It's infected and puts an infection in the plant...
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