Category Archives: Diseases

29 May 2026

UT Soybean Scout School Dates

29 May 2026
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UT’s Soybean Scout Schools will be held in June and 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.

Lake County Soybean Scout School Flier
Lake County Soybean Scout School Flier

West TN – Lake County, June 24th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This school will be held at 300 Headden Drive Ridgely, TN 38080. Signs will be up to direct you to the field. Contact Charlie Jo Archie for more information. 731-592-9899, chasarch@utk.edu. Please RSVP by June 21st.

West TN – McNairy County, July 15th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This school will be held in McNairy County (address forthcoming). Signs will be up to direct you to the field. Contact Jon Williams for more information. 731-645-3598, johdwill@utk.edu.

Middle TN – Cannon County, July 16th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This school will be held in Cannon County (address forthcoming). Signs will be up to direct you to the field. Contact Jared Franklin for more information. 615-563-2554, jfrank57@utk.edu.

 

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23 Apr 2026

UT Cotton Scout School (May 20, 2026)

23 Apr 2026
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The UT Cotton Scout School is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20th, 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. Contact Sebe Brown (318)-498-1283, sbrow175@utk.edu with questions.

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16 Apr 2026

Resources For Wheat Fungicide Decisions

16 Apr 2026
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This week I’ve gotten calls asking about fungicide decisions in wheat – is an application needed or not? While the initial conversation is on Fusarium Head Blight (FHB/scab) and the forecasting models available for FHB, I also mention other diseases to be mindful of – since in Tennessee and more general the Mid-South, FHB is not an annual issue; but rusts and leaf spots can be. Here I’ve provided links to the resources I go over in a short video (~12 minutes). Continue reading →

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04 Sep 2025

Soybean Disease & Insect Field Day-Tues Sept. 9

04 Sep 2025
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Soybean Disease and Insect Field Day 2025 Event Flyer.Wondering what’s been making your soybeans sickly? Come to The University of Tennessee Soybean Disease & Insect Field Day, held Tuesday, Sept. 9th, at the Milan AgResearch and Education Center. Registration will be from 8:30-9:00 AM with the tour beginning at 9 AM and concluding with a box lunch.  Preregistration is not required. Pesticide re-certification and CCA points will be available Continue reading →

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19 May 2025

UT Cotton Scout School This Wednesday (May 21st)

19 May 2025
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The UT Cotton Scout School is scheduled for Wednesday, 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.

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22 Apr 2025

Cotton Scout School (May 21, 2025)

22 Apr 2025
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The UT Cotton Scout School is scheduled for Wednesday, 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.

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