Wheat in Tennessee has entered the ripening stage (Feekes 11 – kernel development) and symptoms of Head Scab can be seen in some fields. Continue reading
30
May
2014
All posts by Heather Marie Kelly, Extension Plant Pathologist
05
May
2014
Wheat Diseases – Updates and Management Options
05
May
2014
Some of the earliest planted wheat in Tennessee has begun to head and with warming temperatures wheat will most likely develop at a quick pace and dependent upon weather conditions diseases could do the same. Continue reading
21
Mar
2014
Cold Weather Effects on Diseases?
21
Mar
2014
As Dr. Scott Stewart pointed out in a previous article, “Cold Weather Effects on Insect Populations?”, the warm environment in the South promotes more insects, similarly the warm and humid conditions of the South also contribute to the amount of plant diseases. Continue reading
21
Mar
2014
New Soybean Rust Videos
21
Mar
2014
Growers will find key information to keep in mind about the ongoing threat of soybean rust and actions they can take to minimize potential losses from this disease in two videos now available online. Continue reading
21
Mar
2014
Focus on Cotton Webcasts – Variety Selection, Weed and Nematode Management
21
Mar
2014
Variety selection, weed management strategies, and nematodes are often at the front of cotton producers minds during the winter and early spring months. Continue reading
08
Nov
2013
If you had SDS this year – sample for SCN
08
Nov
2013
There were multiple reports of Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) in soybeans this past year. The cooler, wet season helped promote the disease in susceptible varieties, but the presence of soybean cyst nematode (SCN) can also increase the effect of SDS. Continue reading
28
Oct
2013
Soybean Rust Update
28
Oct
2013
Soybean rust was found on leaves from the sentinel plot in Lauderdale County. Soybean rust pustules were present on 16 out of 50 leaves with less than 1% severity across the entire sample. The soybeans were late planted and at reproductive growth stage R7. Continue reading
24
Oct
2013
Soybean Rust Update
24
Oct
2013
Soybean rust was found on leaves from Knox County from the East TN Research and Education Center. Soybean rust pustules were present all leaves collected with an average 33% severity out of 50 leaves. The soybeans were late planted and at reproductive growth stage R7. Continue reading