2020 Applied Research Guide for Illinois now available
Each year we produce a booklet of all the various applied pest and pathogen research we conducted over the past year for use by our clientele. Our 2020 book…
Mycotoxins in my grain?
Now that we are nearly wrapped up with harvest, individuals likely have questions about grain storage and grain quality. One item that sometimes can be confusing is the issue…
Red "balls" on the lower crown of a soybean affected by red crown rot. Note the blue growth- that's the causal fungus of Sudden Death Syndrome. Remember that coinfection can occur, so don't assume anything is RCR or SDS without checking those stems and roots! Photo N. Kleczewski
Red crown rot: What to look for in your soybean fields
Red crown rot is a new disease in the Midwest, and was first detected in 2017 in a single field in Pike county Illinois. The fungal disease is soil-borne…
Root Knot Nematodes in Illinois Soybeans
Although not widespread in the state, root knot nematodes (RKN) can be problematic for some Illinois producers of field crops and vegetables. There are several species of RKN found…
Recent rains and what to look for in soybeans and corn
Last week I gave an update on the diseases we are starting to see in parts of Illinois corn. We have had a few decent rain events, the most…
Managing seed quality issues in soybeans
The 2019 soybean harvest was problematic. Wet weather delayed harvest in many parts of the state, and a hard early frost added additional insult to injury (pun intended). Unfortunately,…
Pythium- an early season pain in corn and soybeans
There are many seedling diseases that affect corn and soybeans. These diseases can reduce root development, nutrient and water uptake, plant growth, and in severe cases, kill seedlings. One…
Updates on plant clinic sample submission
A note from Diane Plewa, Director of the UIUC Plant and Pest Diagnostic lab: "The Plant Clinic is currently accepting samples. We are closed to the public, and…
New/Updated Resources for Tracking Crop Diseases in 2020
Each season, plant diseases may arise that potentially limit crop productivity. There are several useful maps that you can use to help track some of the most mobile diseases,…
2020 Fungicide tables for corn and soybean now available
Each year extension plant pathologists from across the United States work to develop efficacy tables for fungicides in corn and soybean. This year there have been several additions in…