Southern rust- keep an eye out
We have a new post on the current situation with southern rust in Illinois. Click here to access.…
Impact of recent rains and scouting corn and soybeans
Recent fronts that have pushed through the state, giving relief to many areas that have been stressed by heat and a lack of water. That’s great for productivity, and also can impact diseases. A new post on the disease outlook and considerations can be found by clicking here.…
new post on scouting and foliar disease in Illinois corn
Finally some wet weather! That means finally some foliar diseases may start to pop up in our corn crop. Check out the new article by clicking here!…
post on fungicides for hail damaged crops
That was one heck of a storm yesterday. Many fields throughout East central Illinois were severely affected by nickel sized hail. Although my three year old stated that we should, “use some tape” to fix the damaged tissues, some will consider fungicide applications. A new post on the subject can be found here. …
Wheat disease updates in Illinois
Wheat development in most in Southern Illinois fields is between Feekes growth stage (FGS) 9-10.5.1. Wheat in the central portion of the stage varies from FGS 6-9.
Stripe rust was detected in Eastern Madison County as of 5.5.20, and conditions are favorable for disease development and spread. This is a cool season disease that loves wet weather and temperatures in the high 40’s through the mid 60’s. Fields should be scouted for the disease, keeping in mind that it often starts in small pockets,…
FHB update for Illinois Wheat- 4.28
Follow this link to read our recent article on wheat Fusarium head blight risk in Illinois as of 4.28.
-Dr K…
New post on managing poor quality soybean seed
That’s right, we have a new post on the Illinois Field crop Disease Hub! The topic today- considerations for planting poor quality soybean seed. click here to access the link! …