FarmBits Podcast: Predicting Spores
March 31, 2023
In the latest episode, FarmBits chats with Carlos Pizolotto, a Brazilian plant pathologist who is researching predictive models to prevent and control disease outbreaks in agriculture.
Cercospora Leaf Spot Detected in Sugarbeets
July 29, 2022
Periods of high humidity or extended leaf wetness and warm temperatures create the optimal conditions for cercospora leaf spot to develop.
Conditions Favor Seedling Diseases in Early Planted Corn and Soybeans
May 25, 2022
As heavy rains and cool soils continue during early plant development, be sure to monitor seedling emergence and stand establishment to detect diseases as early as possible.
FarmBits Podcast: Sporing New Insights
July 28, 2021
Kristine White, CEO of Spornado, discusses how her company is providing predictive fungal disease insights with its Spornado Sampler, an in-field device that captures airborne fungal spores above the crop canopy.
Corn and Soybean Disease Update: Southern Rust, Frogeye Leaf Spot, and Phytophthora Root and Stem Rot
July 21, 2021
Following identification of southern rust, Phytophthora root and stem rot, and frogeye leaf spot in areas throughout the state, producers are encouraged to scout and be prepared to apply the appropriate fungicide treatments.
Wheat Disease Update
June 18, 2021
The majority of fields visited in southern Nebraska this week had only trace levels of Fusarium head blight, but moderate to high levels of FHB were observed in susceptible varieties in a state variety trial in Red Willow County.
Stripe Rust Confirmed in 11 Counties in Southeast and South-central Nebraska
May 13, 2021
While leaf rust was not observed in any surveyed wheat fields, stripe rust was confirmed in 11 counties this week in southeast and south-central Nebraska.
Wheat Disease Update
May 6, 2021
Low levels of disease were surveyed in Nebraska wheat on May 5, with fungal leaf spot disease and barley yellow dwarf identified in Jefferson County.