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…