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Wheat Disease Update May 11, 2018
No diseases were found during a survey of wheat fields in south central and southeast Nebraska this week, but growers are urged to continue scouting as recent rains may create conditions favorable to disease development.
It's Time to Scout for Wheat Diseases April 19, 2018
With the predicted return to more normal temperatures, it's time to get into wheat fields and start scouting. Stripe rust has already been reported in southeastern Kansas and is expected to move northward. Included is a table of fungicide efficacy ratings for disease management in wheat.
Fungicides are for Fungi January 8, 2018
Symptoms of bacterial diseases can be easily confused with those of fungal diseases in field crops. This article, from the Proceedings of the 2018 Nebraska Extension Crop Production Clinics, reviews some of the common mistakes made in the major field crops and reviews research on the impact of fungicide use after hail events in corn and soybean.
Wheat Disease Update: Wheat Streak Mosaic and Stripe Rust January 8, 2018
From the 2018 Crop Production Clinic Proceedings, this wheat disease update focuses on wheat streak mosaic virus and stripe rust.
Risk Factors and Management Recommendations for Wheat Diseases in Nebraska August 30, 2017
What factors contribute to diseases in wheat and what management steps can help deter wheat disease problems. Also addressed is how to use integrated pest management to reduce threats that could rob yields.
5 Pre-Planting Steps to Reduce Disease Problems in Wheat August 28, 2017
Before planting winter wheat this fall growers have an opportunity to address and manage several factors that could lead to reduced yields in 2018. Here are five steps to take.
Protect Future Wheat Yields: Control the Volunteer Green Bridge August 2, 2017
Wheat streak mosaic virus (WSMV) problems have been extensive throughout the western Great Plains this year, significantly reducing the yield potential of many fields. A critical key in managing this threat in the next crop is elimination of volunteer wheat. Tillage or chemical weed control should occur at least one month before planting to allow host plants time to dry up and cease being a host.
The Importance of Certified, Fungicide-Treated Wheat Seed July 31, 2017
Planting clean, certified, fungicide-treated wheat seed is one of the first steps in assuring top yields from your 2018 wheat crop. Another is selecting resistant varieties, where available. Together these practices can help you more effectively manage seed-transmitted diseases of wheat.