Grower planting small grains for ‘grain’ harvest next year should review the Hessian fly-free planting date for their area. Wheat is more at risk, rye for grain is least at risk.
Additional information on this season’s damage in wheat in Salem County can be found at: https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/crop-progress-and-hessian-fly-sightings/
Penn State article on early planting and risk of hessian fly damage
Penn State Fact Sheet on Hessian Fly
Beck’s Hybrids has a map on their website that is also helpful to gauge your location
