Kyle Broderick - Extension Educator and Coordinator of the UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic

Kyle Broderick

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Asst Exten Educator Plant Pathology University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Work Plant Sciences Hall (PLSH) 448

Lincoln NE 68583-0722

Work 402-472-2559 On campus, dial 2-2559

kbroderick2@unl.edu

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Stripe rust in a field — Figure 1. Stripe rust in a state variety trial at the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center (ENREC) near Mead, Sauders County, on June 2.

Wheat Disease Update: Stripe Rust, Leaf Rust, and Fusarium Head Blight

June 4, 2021

This week high levels of stripe rust and leaf rust were observed in wheat plots at the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center (ENREC) near Mead, Sauders County, and at Havelock Farm in Lincoln, Lancaster County.

Flooded wheat field — Figure 1. A flooded section of a grower’s wheat field in excellent condition in Deuel County on May 25.

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.

Map of SCN-infected Nebraska counties — Figure 1. Distribution of Soybean Cyst Nematode in Nebraska. It is important to remember that just because a county is not highlighted does not mean the nematode is not present, only that a positive sample has not been submitted to UNL for testing.

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?

September 2020 Disease Reports from the UNL Diagnostic Clinic

September 3, 2020

The following diseases and pests were reported in samples submitted to the UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic from August 16 through September 2, 2020.