As the rain in the forecast has diminished so has the risk for Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) in Tennessee wheat. Continue reading
04
May
2015
All posts by Heather Marie Kelly, Extension Plant Pathologist
26
Apr
2015
Considerations for fungicide application in wheat
26
Apr
2015
So far little disease has been noted in Tennessee, but with the warmer and continuing wet weather that can change. Such weather can particularly lead to high risk for Fursarium Head Blight (FHB or Head Scab) infection. Continue reading
08
Mar
2015
Wheat Diseases – What to be on the lookout for this Spring
08
Mar
2015
Once we start to thaw out from winter, wheat as well as diseases will start to grow and develop. In some areas stripe rust has already shown up, which may indicate an increased disease risk in wheat this year. Continue reading
23
Aug
2014
Soybean Disease Update
23
Aug
2014
While many full season soybean fields are past the growth stage of spraying a fungicide (R6), later planted soybean may still benefit from a fungicide application. Continue reading
11
Aug
2014
Corn and Soybean Field Day – Today (8/19/14)
11
Aug
2014
Don’t forget the UT corn and soybean field day today at the Research and Education Center in Milan (3 Ledbetter Rd, Milan, TN 38358). Registration opens at 9:00 and tour will be begin at 9:30 a.m and will conclude with lunch.
Information on corn and soybean diseases, insects, and weed management, as well as agronomic information will be presented. Pesticide re-certification and CCA CEUs will be available.
31
Jul
2014
Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) in Soybean
31
Jul
2014
Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) has started showing up in soybean fields in Tennessee. The cool, wet season Tennessee has experienced, similar to last season, has been conducive for the disease to develop in susceptible varieties. Continue reading
14
Jul
2014
Webcast on Management of Frogeye Leaf Spot and Fungicide Resistance
14
Jul
2014
There is a 14 minute webcast on the Plant Management Network on Management of Frogeye Leaf Spot and Fungicide Resistance that provides some basic knowledge on FLS disease, its management, and fungicide resistance. Continue reading
13
Jul
2014
Corn and Soybean Field Day at Milan
13
Jul
2014
University of Tennessee’s field crop specialists are putting on a corn and soybean field day at the Research and Education Center in Milan on Tuesday, August 19th. Registration opens at 9 and tour will be begin at 9:30 a.m and will conclude with lunch. Information on soybean and corn disease, insect, and weed management, as well as agronomic information will be presented. Pesticide re-certification and CCA CEUs will be available.