Taking soil samples this fall? Why not send them for nematode screening? Take the test and beat the pest! Read on to learn how to take and submit soil samples and the importance of soybean cyst nematode (SCN). Continue reading
As scouting of cotton continues there are some diseases to be on the look out for… Continue reading
As soybean fields are blooming, disease scouting needs to start to guide fungicide application decisions. Continue reading
While southern rust reports continue to come in from TN counties, the question now is – do you need to protect your corn with a fungicide application? Continue reading
UT’s Soybean Scout Schools will be held in July (see details below). Continue reading
While there are no confirmed reports of southern rust in Tennessee, the number of reports in MS and AR suggest it is most likely in West TN. Continue reading
To date there have been additional reports of stripe rust in West TN and some fields with bacterial leaf streak. As wheat starts to bloom, continue to monitor the Fusarium Head Blight(FHB)/Head Scab model to assess if fungicide application is needed. Continue reading
As wheat approaches bloom, start considering fungicide options. While up until today little to no disease had been reported in Tennessee this season, stripe rust has just been sighted in West TN. So scouting should be continued and the Fusarium Head Blight (Scab) Prediction model should be consulted when considering fungicide applications. Continue reading