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! …
What foliar corn diseases are your biggest concerns?
There are many diseases that can impact Illinois #corn production, and several are caused by pathogens that impact the foliage. When foliage is damaged by pathogens, carbon and nutrient delivery to developing/filling grain can be reduced, limiting yields. Examples of foliar diseases include grey leaf spot, northern corn leaf blight, southern and common rust, Diplodia leaf streak, bacterial leaf streak, Goss’s wilt, and tar spot. Which foliar disease is the biggest issue for you?
To participate in a brief poll,…
2020 corn and soybean fungicide efficacy tables now available
The 2020 fungicide efficacy tables for corn and soybean are now available on the Illinois Field Crop disease hub. Click this link for more information.…