In the past weeks soybeans have gotten into reproductive growth stages and diseases have started appearing as well as questions about making fungicides combinations. Continue reading
18
Aug
2016
All posts by Heather Marie Kelly, Extension Plant Pathologist
16
Aug
2016
Target spot in cotton – the knowns and unknowns
16
Aug
2016
Since the first report of target spot in cotton in Tennessee in 2013 it has been found in more fields and earlier in the season. This year in particular some have sprayed a fungicide to protect their cotton in Tennessee. Continue reading
02
Aug
2016
Soybean Disease Update
02
Aug
2016
Many soybean fields are in reproductive growth stages and need to be scouted for disease to decide if a fungicide is needed. Some diseases that have been observed in fields in Tennessee include frogeye leaf spot, septoria brown spot, and downy mildew. Continue reading
07
Jul
2016
Corn Disease Update
07
Jul
2016
So far corn diseases have been scarce in Tennessee in the 2016 season. Continue reading
06
Jul
2016
Scouting for Soybean Diseases and Deciding on Fungicides
06
Jul
2016
To determine if a disease will become a significant PEST, that will effect yield, four main factors need to be considered… Continue reading
19
Jun
2016
Distinguishing Diseases from Chemical Injury in Soybean
19
Jun
2016
Soybean diseases and chemical injury can be difficult to correctly diagnose in the field. Some general information about diseases in soybean and common chemical injury follow to help distinguish between the two. Continue reading
17
Jun
2016
Corn Disease Update
17
Jun
2016
With the earliest planted corn in Tennessee tasseling, corn should be scouted for diseases which are key factors when considering fungicide application. In the southeast, common and southern corn rust have been reported, although neither have been found in Tennessee yet. Continue reading
25
Apr
2016
Fusarium Head Blight/Head Scab Update
25
Apr
2016
As expected risk for Fusarium Head Blight/Head Scab has started to increase in the western part of Tennessee with wheat starting to bloom and rain in the forecast. Continue reading