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…
Now is not the time to scout for corn diseases
Corn harvest is well underway in Illinois and we should move through our harvest at a decent rate given the current forecast. It is at this time every year…
Keep an eye out for southern rust
Over the last two weeks our reports of southern rust have increased from a single find in the northern part of the state, to multiple detections across areas of…
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…
Severe GLS / NCLB mix on a corn leaf. N Kleczewski
If you have not been scouting corn, now is the time to start!
Most of Illinois this season has been hot and dry, especially through central and northern portions of the state . This has been good as far as limiting foliar…
Fungicides for hail damaged crops
With recent hail in Illinois, the questions will start coming in as to the utility of foliar fungicides for wounded plant tissues. Some people consider fungicides for hail-damaged crops…
Bacterial leaf streak in Corn
Recently there have been a flood of reports of Bacterial leaf streak (BLS) from areas within Iowa. Not surprisingly reports of BLS have started to come in from portions…
Damage from nematodes in corn is often not noticeable. In rare instances, damage can be observed. Photo T. Niblack.
Corny Nematodes! Part one- thresholds and sampling
Nematodes are roundworms that are extremely abundant in nature. Nematodes can have many different lifestyles, from feeding on bacteria, fungi, detritus, and other nematodes, to feeding on hosts such…
Tar spot in Illinois corn-2020
It's early in the season, but before we know it, corn will be chest high and we will be thinking about if in season management is needed. Last year…