Despite all the rain in West Tennessee, little foliar disease has been seen in corn fields; but as some of the earliest planted fields are at tassel – it is time to make decisions on fungicides.
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.
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.
While wheat varies in growth stage across Tennessee, it’s time to consider fungicide and scout for diseases. To date, little to no disease has been reported in wheat fields in Tennessee. Continue reading
Corn harvest is upon us in Tennessee and we have had a few calls about scouting for ear rots and managing mycotoxins. Continue reading
With the heat and isolated showers in Tennessee, diseases are brewing; but not all of them require fungicide application. Continue reading
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
