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.
A Plant Disease Changes Sugarbeet Production in Nebraska
March 29, 2023
A review of the impacts cercospora leaf spot has had on sugarbeet production in Nebraska since the early 1900s.
Crown and Stalk Rot Sampling Tips
August 26, 2021
As you continue to scout fields late in the season, it is important to collect the right kind of sample to ensure proper diagnosis.
Triazole Phytotoxicity in Soybeans
August 26, 2021
Soybeans across Nebraska are currently presenting symptoms common with Sudden Death Syndrome and Brown Stem Rot; however, recent samples indicate many of the affected fields are experiencing phytotoxicity due to the application of a triazole (DMI) fungicide.
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.
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.
Harveson Receives APS Distinguished Service Award for Region
August 28, 2019
The Distinguished Service Award recognizes outstanding effort in teaching, control of a significant plant disease, or service to the science of plant pathology. In nominating Harveson, his peers touted his work across multiple areas.
June Podcast: Mid-Season Diseases in Corn and Soybean
June 27, 2019
Corn nematodes, bacterial leaf streak, and frogeye leafspot, oh my! Extension Plant Pathologist Tamra Jackson-Ziems returns to the Nebraska CropWatch Podcast with information on mid-season corn and soybean diseases.