Even with some rain in the forecast, the dry to drought conditions in Tennessee have reduced disease development and hence reduced the potential to break even on a fungicide in corn.
30
Jun
2022
All posts by Heather Marie Kelly, Extension Plant Pathologist
28
Apr
2022
Quiet on the Wheat Disease Front in Tennessee
28
Apr
2022
So far only the usual suspects of powdery mildew (when it was still cool) and now Septoria have been reported in Tennessee wheat. Continue reading
14
Mar
2022
REMINDER – Scabinar – attend free webinar Tuesday 3/15
14
Mar
2022
Even though wheat is still dormant, you don’t have to be when it comes to learning about Fusarium Head Blight (FHB)/head scab of wheat and barley. On March 15, 2022 there is a free 2-hour webinar (called “Scabinar”) starting at 10:00 am CST. Continue reading
14
Feb
2022
Summer Internships in AgResearch and Extension
14
Feb
2022
Do you know a college student who is interested in science or agriculture, but needs more experience before starting their career? Tell them about the USDA-NIFA funded Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) Internship at the West TN AgResearch and Education Center in Jackson, TN. Continue reading
09
Nov
2021
Time to sample soil for pathogenic nematodes
09
Nov
2021
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
07
Sep
2021
Reminder: Soybean Disease Field Day Sept. 9th
07
Sep
2021
Wondering what’s been making your soybeans sickly? Come to The University of Tennessee Soybean Disease Field Day, held Thursday, Sept. 9th, at the Milan Research and Education Center. Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 AM with the tour beginning at 9 AM and concluding with a box lunch. Preregistration is not required. Pesticide re-certification and CCA points will be available. Continue reading
13
Aug
2021
Cotton Diseases and Management Options
13
Aug
2021
As scouting of cotton continues there are some diseases to be on the look out for… Continue reading
22
Jul
2021
Scouting for Soybean Diseases and Deciding on Fungicides
22
Jul
2021
As soybean fields are blooming, disease scouting needs to start to guide fungicide application decisions. Continue reading