I used a seed treatment. Why did I get seedling disease?
After the recent deluge that moved through parts of the state, some Illinois soybean producers have been hit hard with seedling diseases. A common question many people are asking…
Seedling diseases of Soybeans
Soybeans have started to emerge, and as you may expect, this is a prime time to scout fields for early season seedling diseases. Seedling diseases are caused primarily by…
Glume Blotch in Wheat
This week we have had several reports of Stagonospora glume blotch in wheat. This is a fairly common disease that is caused by the fungus Stagonospora (or Parastagonospora) nodorum. The…
Field of Soybeans in Central Illinois (Photo Credit: Kevin Dooley)
Tips on diagnosing diseases and other issues in the field
Now that the field season is upon us, it is a good time to go over some tips and tricks for diagnosing field issues. One item that I always…
Tips for optimal use of FHB Risk Tool
One of the hallmarks of the United States Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative was the development of the Fusarium Head Blight Prediction tool (or FHB Risk Tool). This tool…
Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) Brown stem rot (BSR) and Southern stem canker all can produce similar foliar symptoms in soybean. For this reason, the entire plant must be examined to determine the causative pathogen.
When scouting soybeans, don’t just scout the foliage
Sudden death syndrome (SDS) is a disease of concern for soybean producers in Illinois and the surrounding region. The disease is caused by a soilborne fungus (Fusarium vilguliforme) that…
Fungicide Efficacy Table for 2018
Each year our national wheat disease working group (NCERA-184) works collaboratively to update the wheat fungicide efficacy table. We utilize data from our field trials to generate overall fungicide…
Stripe Rust of Wheat on the Move
Stripe rust was reported out of Gallatin County this morning. It is important that you understand this disease and how it works, so that you can make the appropriate management…
Wheat Head Blight – Thoughts on Managing DON
It is a little early to be discussing Fusarium head blight (FHB) , but it is something that always seems to come up in conversation. Currently our wheat has yet to…