Disease Reports from the UNL Diagnostic Clinic – July 31
July 30, 2020
Several diseases were reported in samples submitted to the UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic from July 15 through July 30, 2020.
July 2020 Disease Reports from the UNL Diagnostic Clinic
July 16, 2020
Diseases in corn, soybean, and wheat have been confirmed in parts of the state based on samples submitted to the UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic from July 1 through July 15.
Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic – Updated Submission Procedures
July 9, 2020
As the growing season continues, the Plant & Pest Diagnostic Clinic is here to serve Nebraska growers by helping correctly identify weeds, insects, and plant diseases that are popping up. Due to Coronavirus, there are new recommendations for submitting samples.
Plant & Pest Diagnostic Clinic Adjusts to COVID-19 Disruption
March 25, 2020
While COVID-19 related issues have hindered normal procedures, the Plant & Pest Diagnostic Clinic will continue to provide diagnostic support and management recommendations through pictures and description of symptoms when possible.
Kyle Koch Named New Insect Diagnostician
July 24, 2019
Kyle Koch has joined the Department of Entomology as the new Nebraska Extension insect diagnostician and assistant extension educator.
Disease Reports from the UNL Diagnostic Clinic
July 12, 2019
Phytophthora root and stem rot in soybeans and bacterial leaf streak and common rust in corn were among the most common diseases reported in the last two weeks by the UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic.
Using Symptom Distribution to Identify Problems and Guide Management
June 24, 2019
Many factors can cause the emergence issues growers have been seeing in some corn and soybean fields. One of the easiest ways to predict whether the emergence issues are due to a soilborne pathogen(s) or agronomic factors is to look at where symptoms appear in the field.
Wheat Disease Update: Fusarium Head Blight
June 14, 2019
As weather conditions continue to favor the development and progression of wheat diseases, Fusarium head blight has increased from trace to moderate to high levels this week.