The eighth monitoring report on leafhopper populations in Argentina and Uruguay shows a significant decrease in the pest, leading farmers to consider planting late corn, despite previous losses of around 12 million tons due to the insect. Despite the reduced leafhopper numbers, there is no data for comparison with the same period last year. However, Maizar, a chain entity coordinating the monitoring, is optimistic about the late corn planting in Córdoba, citing the absence of the pest, favorable weather conditions, and the corn production's better margin compared to soybeans. Despite these positive economic and agronomic conditions, Maizar stresses the importance of continuing control and monitoring efforts to prevent the development of the Dalbulus maidis vector and reducing potential sources of infestation.