Little to no disease has been observed in Tennessee so far and even to our south. Whether a fungicide in corn will pay off depends on if disease will be a PEST and rob yield, as well as the economics behind it (i.e. corn price and application costs). Continue reading
So far only some bacterial streak and Septoria/Stagonospora have been reported in Tennessee wheat. Continue reading
Do you know a college student who is interested in science or agriculture, but needs more experience before starting their career? Tell them about the USDA-NIFA funded Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) Internship at the West TN AgResearch and Education Center in Jackson, TN. Continue reading
East Tennessee Grain Conference will be held January 19, 2023 at McMinn County Higher Education Center – 2345 Denso Drive, Athens, TN from 8:30 am – 1 pm. Register at https://tiny.utk.edu/eastgrain – $20 conference fee
As the time to start harvesting corn quickly approaches, we have had a few calls about scouting for ear rots and managing mycotoxins. Continue reading
As many of you know, Dr. Angela McClure, our Extension Corn and Soybean Specialist, retired at the end of June after 20 years of service. Dr. McClure will be greatly missed. We are actively searching for a replacement and hope to have the position filled quickly. In the meantime, my colleagues and I will do our best to cover these commodities until the position is filled.
Rainfall (or lack thereof) has been the main topic of conversation in double crop soybean, full season soybean and corn. Several specific questions have arisen lately on irrigation management and how to maximize returns during 2022. With help from several of my colleagues, I’ve worked to update a previous post of Dr. McClure’s with information from 2022. Continue reading
Even with some rain in the forecast, the dry to drought conditions in Tennessee have reduced disease development and hence reduced the potential to break even on a fungicide in corn.
So far only the usual suspects of powdery mildew (when it was still cool) and now Septoria have been reported in Tennessee wheat. Continue reading