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
On Aug. 2nd soybean rust (SBR) was detected in a soybean sentinel plot in DeKalb County, Alabama, in the northeast corner of the state. Less than 1% of the plants had visible symptoms. Continue reading
The rain that most of Tennessee has been receiving benefits not only soybeans but also soybean diseases and in particular, frogeye leaf spot. This disease has become more concerning with strains of the pathogen (Cercospora sojina) developing resistance to fungicides in the strobilurin (quinone outside inhibitor – QoI) fungicide group. Continue reading
As the earliest planted soybeans in Tennessee near reproductive growth stages, scouting for disease is critical to determine how necessary a fungicide application may be in protecting yield from disease. The amount and severity of a disease Continue reading
With the earliest planted corn in Tennessee tasseling, corn should be scouted for diseases which are key factors when considering fungicide application Continue reading
Over the past couple of seasons more fungicide applications have been marketed for application at early vegetative growth stages in corn (V5-V6 growth stages). Based on the majority of university research data… Continue reading
Most of the wheat in Tennessee is in the milking/dough growth stage (early kernel growth stages – Feekes 11.1 to 11.2) and the window to apply fungicides has passed. Continue reading
Wheat in Tennessee has headed out and a good majority is flowering, which is the main growth stage for applying fungicides for Fusarium head blight (FHB or scab) control. Continue reading