Soybean rust has been found in the Giles County soybean sentinel plot at very low level – 1 leaflet out of 37 had approximately 20 sporulating pustules. All other sentinel plots are still negative for soybean rust. Continue reading
All posts by Heather Marie Kelly, Extension Plant Pathologist
Soybean Rust Update
While soybean rust (SBR) has not been confirmed in Tennessee it has been predicted that spores will be transported over Tennessee this week. Continue reading
Soybean Rust Update
Soybean rust (SBR) has not been confirmed in Tennessee. Samples collected from soybean sentinel plots this past week across the southern border of middle and western Tennessee have all been negative for soybean rust. Although SBR has not been found, there is a high probability that it has entered Tennessee at a low level due the increase in SBR in northeastern Alabama. Continue reading
Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybeans
There have been multiple reports of Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) in soybean fields in Tennessee. The cool, wet season Tennessee has experienced has helped promote the disease in susceptible varieties. Continue reading
Soybean Rust Update
Soybean rust (SBR) has not been found in Tennessee. All samples from soybean and kudzu collected the week of Aug. 20 – 23 across middle and west Tennessee along the southern border that have been examined have been negative for SBR. Continue reading
Southern Corn Rust in Tennessee
Over the past couple of weeks Southern rust in corn has been reported in the Mid-South. Both Southern rust and common rust have been reported in Tennessee fields, but only Southern rust poses a threat to yield. Continue reading
Soybean Disease Update
With the rainy weather in Tennessee it’s not surprising disease is developing in soybeans. Specifically, southern blight and downy mildew have been reported. Continue reading
Soybean Rust Update
The first report of soybean rust (SBR) in Arkansas was confirmed near Halley, AR (Desha Co.) on August 7th. This is the same county SBR was first detected in 2012. SBR has also been confirmed in Limestone Co., Alabama which neighbors Giles Co., Tennessee. Continue reading