While wheat varies in growth stage across Tennessee, it’s time to consider fungicide and scout for diseases. To date, little to no disease has been reported in wheat fields in Tennessee. Continue reading
21
Apr
2025
All posts by Heather Marie Kelly, Extension Plant Pathologist
04
Dec
2024
Sampling for Nematodes
04
Dec
2024
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
20
Nov
2024
Discount to join us at the National Conservation Systems Cotton & Rice and Soybean & Corn Conference
20
Nov
2024
Come join the UTcrops team and many others from the Midsouth in Memphis Jan. 27-28 for the multi-crop conferences: the National Conservation Systems Cotton & Rice, Southern Soybean & Corn, and Southern Precision Ag. Pre-register by Dec. 1st and use the code NBUA and get $50 off your conference fee. Pre-register at NCTD.NET or call 573-547-2244. Hope to see you there! Continue reading
09
Sep
2024
02
Sep
2024
“Hot” Topic – Ear Rots and Mycotoxin Management in Corn
02
Sep
2024
Corn harvest is upon us in Tennessee and we have had a few calls about scouting for ear rots and managing mycotoxins. Continue reading
02
Aug
2024
Cotton, Corn, and Soybean Disease Updates
02
Aug
2024
With the heat and isolated showers in Tennessee, diseases are brewing; but not all of them require fungicide application. Continue reading
05
Jul
2024
Disease updates and fungicide considerations in corn and soybean
05
Jul
2024
With the wide range in planting dates, we have soybean and corn at all different stages which will influence disease onset and fungicide considerations. Continue reading
18
Apr
2024
Wheat Disease Update – Know Your Risk for Scab
18
Apr
2024
Most wheat in Tennessee is in the flowering period, the highest period for susceptibility to scab/FHB infection. There are multiple factors that can contribute to a field’s Scab/FHB risk.
