Disease Reports from the UNL Diagnostic Clinic — June 30
July 1, 2021
Several diseases were reported in samples submitted to the UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic from June 15 through June 30, 2021.
Wheat Disease Update: Stripe Rust, Leaf Rust, and Fusarium Head Blight
June 4, 2021
Wheat Disease Update
May 27, 2021
Stripe rust and leaf rust confirmed in new counties; Fusarium head blight risk reported as moderate to high in southern Nebraska.
Track Stripe and Leaf Rust in Winter Wheat Across Nebraska
April 29, 2021
Producers are encouraged to report wheat stripe and leaf rust sightings again this year to help Nebraska Extension continue monitoring movement of these crop diseases throughout the state.
Sample Testing Underway at Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic
April 22, 2021
With operations resuming in full at the Plant & Pest Diagnostic Lab this spring, growers have several options for submitting weed, insect and plant disease samples for testing in Nebraska.
Managing Soybean Cyst Nematode Starts Now
March 17, 2021
Preparing for the annual battle against soybean cyst nematode? Extension experts weigh in on your strategy options and offer tips on how to start winning the war.
SCN Survey Update and 10th Annual ‘Tode Awards
March 17, 2021
Soybean cyst nematode wasn't detected in any new counties in 2020, but it caused substantial damage and yield losses, particularly in eastern Nebraska. Find out which counties were the hardest hit in this year's 'Tode Awards.
While You’re Waiting, Collect a Sample for SCN Analysis
September 16, 2020
Time spent waiting in a grain cart or truck on the edges of fields while the combine fills may feel like wasted time and lead to frustration. Why not make the most of that time by using it to collect soil samples for soybean cyst nematode (and other) analyses?