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
25
Apr
2016
All posts by Heather Marie Kelly, Extension Plant Pathologist
22
Apr
2016
Prevent Scabby Heads – Assessing Fusarium Head Blight in Wheat
22
Apr
2016
Most wheat in Tennessee has started or will start to bloom in the next week or two which is the critical timing to apply a triazole fungicide for prevention of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB or Head Scab). Continue reading
18
Apr
2016
Fungicide Considerations in Wheat
18
Apr
2016
More observations of stripe rust in wheat have been reported in West Tennessee. The answer to the question, “Do I spray now or wait until bloom?” depends on amount of disease present, variety, growth stage, and weather. Continue reading
17
Mar
2016
Rusts and other diseases to be on the lookout for in wheat
17
Mar
2016
As wheat progresses into jointing growth stages, one should be on the lookout for diseases in wheat. In particular, both stripe rust and leaf rust have been reported in Louisiana and Arkansas. Continue reading
22
Oct
2015
Time to Sample for Nematodes
22
Oct
2015
It’s that time of year to sample fields for nematodes, especially problematic fields. Many fields that exhibit nutrient deficiencies may have nematode problems and the only way to know is to sample. Continue reading
30
Aug
2015
Soybean Disease Update
30
Aug
2015
Soybean fields in Tennessee vary in growth stages as well as amount of disease. The earliest planted fields are most likely past the growth stage of spraying a fungicide (R6-full seed), while later planted fields may still benefit from a fungicide application. Continue reading
21
Jul
2015
Soybean diseases and fungicide considerations
21
Jul
2015
As soybean fields in Tennessee reach reproductive growth stages, scouting for disease is critical to determine how necessary a fungicide application may be in protecting yield from disease. Continue reading
02
Jul
2015
Foliar Diseases and Fungicide Applications in Corn
02
Jul
2015
Trying to decide whether or not to spray fungicide on your corn? First, you should scout for diseases which is one of the key factors when considering a fungicide application. Continue reading