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Sep
2024
Category Archives: Diseases
02
Sep
2024
“Hot” Topic – Ear Rots and Mycotoxin Management in Corn
02
Sep
2024
Corn harvest is upon us in Tennessee and we have had a few calls about scouting for ear rots and managing mycotoxins. Continue reading
02
Aug
2024
Cotton, Corn, and Soybean Disease Updates
02
Aug
2024
With the heat and isolated showers in Tennessee, diseases are brewing; but not all of them require fungicide application. Continue reading
05
Jul
2024
Disease updates and fungicide considerations in corn and soybean
05
Jul
2024
With the wide range in planting dates, we have soybean and corn at all different stages which will influence disease onset and fungicide considerations. Continue reading
27
Jun
2024
2024 UT Soybean Scout Schools
27
Jun
2024
UT’s Soybean Scout Schools will be held in July (see details below). These field-side programs cover the basics of soybean growth, scouting, pest identification, and general management. Pesticide recertification and CCA CEU points will be available. Scout Schools are offered free of charge with sponsorship from the Tennessee Soybean Promotion Board. Registration is not required. Participants will receive a scouting notebook and a sweep net while supplies last.
West TN – Madison County, July 15th, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM. This school will be at the West TN Research and Education Center, 605 Airways Blvd. Jackson TN, 38301. Signs will be up at the station to direct you to the field.
Middle TN – Franklin County, July 16th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This school will be at 601 Cumberland St., Cowan TN 37318. Contact Matthew Deist for more information. 931-967-2741, mdeist@utk.edu. Register online at https://tiny.utk.edu/SoybeanScoutSchool
West TN– Obion County, July 17th, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM. This school will be held at the Obion Farmers Coop, 810 Mt. Zion Rd Union City, TN 38261. Contact Garrett McDaniel for more information gartmcda@utk.edu, 731-223-1178.
08
May
2024
Cotton Scout School (May 21, 2024)
08
May
2024
The UT Cotton Scout School is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21st, at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center (605 Airways Blvd, Jackson). There is no fee, and preregistration is not required. Registration begins at 8:00 AM with the program starting at 8:30. Pesticide points in categories 1, 4, 10 and 12 will be offered and a BBQ lunch will be provided. Content will include classroom and hands-on training with an optional go-to-the-field session after lunch. Topics covered will include cotton development and identification and symptoms of insect pests, plant diseases, and weeds.
18
Apr
2024
Wheat Disease Update – Know Your Risk for Scab
18
Apr
2024
Most wheat in Tennessee is in the flowering period, the highest period for susceptibility to scab/FHB infection. There are multiple factors that can contribute to a field’s Scab/FHB risk.
04
Apr
2024
Wheat Disease Update and Fungicide Options
04
Apr
2024
As wheat is approaching flag leaf stage in Tennessee, start scouting if you haven’t already for disease. Depending on variety susceptibility you may already see powdery mildew and/or wheat blotch (Septoria and/or Stagonospora blotch); but if no disease present start considering Fusarium Head Blight management. Continue reading