The first report of soybean rust (SBR) in Arkansas was confirmed near Halley, AR (Desha Co.) on August 7th. This is the same county SBR was first detected in 2012. SBR has also been confirmed in Limestone Co., Alabama which neighbors Giles Co., Tennessee. Continue reading
On Aug. 2nd soybean rust (SBR) was detected in a soybean sentinel plot in DeKalb County, Alabama, in the northeast corner of the state. Less than 1% of the plants had visible symptoms. Continue reading
As reported by NASS on August 5, 2013
ROW CROP CONDITIONS REMAIN OUTSTANDING
Going into August, row crops are rated in mostly good-to-excellent condition. Tennessee’s first snapshot that translates these condition ratings into yield and production prospects for these crops will be released at 11:00 A.M on Monday August 12. Continue reading
I’m expecting our corn earworm (bollworm) flight to start kicking off this week. Given the fair amount of late planted soybean in the state, we need to be alert for infestations in soybean during August. Normally, our worst infestations Continue reading
Kudzu bugs have recently expanded their range into more intensive soybean production areas including Middle Tennessee (Lincoln Co.) and West Tennessee (Shelby Co.). I’m sure other, low infestations levels have gone undetected and may primarily be occurring on kudzu (as opposed to soybean). The map below shows the current distribution of this pest. Please report any new county finds to your local County Extension Agent. There is a lot a good information about the management of kudzu bugs in soybean at http://www.kudzubug.org/.
The rain that most of Tennessee has been receiving benefits not only soybeans but also soybean diseases and in particular, frogeye leaf spot. This disease has become more concerning with strains of the pathogen (Cercospora sojina) developing resistance to fungicides in the strobilurin (quinone outside inhibitor – QoI) fungicide group. Continue reading
As reported by NASS on July 22, 2013
CROPS STILL IN MOSTLY GOOD CONDITION
Scattered showers were the norm last week. These damp conditions led to some negative effects on tobacco, tomatoes and melons. Tobacco and cotton were rated mostly in fair-to-good condition. Corn and soybeans were rated in good-to-excellent condition. Continue reading
Some of the especially early fields are holding threshold levels of green stink bugs at this time. This is not the norm, but it is not uncommon to see this in fields that are considerably more mature than surrounding fields. Stink bugs are Continue reading