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 →

Disease levels in Tennessee have increased over the last couple of weeks.  I have gotten more reports on stripe rust, a few fields with powdery mildew, have seen leaf blotch (Septoria blotch) in every field, and with wheat beginning to bloom Fusarium head blight is on the disease radar. Continue reading →

Amongst all the corn planting don’t forget to check on your wheat.  So far disease levels, in general, have remained low in wheat fields in Tennessee, but that can change quickly. Continue reading →

It’s time to start scouting your wheat for diseases if you haven’t already! The wet, humid weather we’ve had in Tennessee can promote disease development Continue reading →