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Disease Management

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April 25, 2025

Early Disease Detection Highlights Importance of Scouting Nebraska Wheat Fields

By Stephen Wegulo - Extension Plant Pathologist

Tar spot symptoms on corn leaf

August 15, 2024

Corn Disease Update: Fungicide Expectations for Disease Control

By Tamra Jackson-Ziems - Extension Plant Pathologist, Jenny Brhel - Extension Educator

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August 15, 2024

Field Tours and More at the Annual P.A.R.T.T.

By Chabella Guzman - Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center Communications Specialist

Combine moving in field as black dust rises

August 14, 2024

Common Bunt Infection in Winter Wheat

By John Thomas - Crops Extension Educator

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August 2, 2024

This Week on N Field: Southern Rust 2024

July 26, 2024

This Week on N Field: Bacterial Leaf Streak

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July 26, 2024

This Week on N Field: Soybean Disease Trends in Nebraska

Southern rust spots on corn leaf

July 25, 2024

Southern Rust Spreading in Eastern Nebraska

By Tamra Jackson-Ziems - Extension Plant Pathologist, Kyle Broderick - Extension Educator and Coordinator of the UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic

People gather at field's edge to listen to presentation

July 25, 2024

South Central Agricultural Lab Field Day Kicks Off Aug. 8

By Deloris Pittman - Marketing and Promotions Manager for Eastern Nebraska REEC

Men and women look at soybean plant near field

July 23, 2024

New Format for Nebraska Soybean Management Field Days

By Deloris Pittman - Marketing and Promotions Manager for Eastern Nebraska REECs

July 12, 2024

This Week on N Field: Tar Spot 2024

Closeup of black spots on corn leaf

July 12, 2024

Corn Diseases Developing in Some Fields — What To Watch

By Tamra Jackson-Ziems - Extension Plant Pathologist

Mushroom-like structures on ground

July 12, 2024

Take Action Now: White Mold Threat in Soybeans

By Dylan Mangel - Extension Plant Pathologist

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June 14, 2024

Wheat Disease Update for June 14, 2024

By Stephen Wegulo - Extension Plant Pathologist, Nathan Mueller - USDA NRCS, State Soil Health Specialist, Kyle Broderick - Extension Educator and Coordinator of the UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic

Man and woman stand in wheat field

June 12, 2024

Nebraska-developed Wheat Variety to Address New Fungal Threat

By Geitner Simmons - IANR Media

Diseased soybean plant in field

June 6, 2024

Diverse Seedling Diseases Present in Nebraska Soybeans

By Dylan Mangel - Extension Plant Pathologist

Green wheat field in Nebraska

May 30, 2024

Wheat Disease Update for May 30, 2024

By Stephen Wegulo - Extension Plant Pathologist, Nathan Mueller - USDA NRCS, State Soil Health Specialist, Kyle Broderick - Extension Educator and Coordinator of the UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic, Janis Fomba - Graduate Research Assistant

Green wheat field in Nebraska

May 23, 2024

Wheat Disease Update for May 23, 2024

By Stephen Wegulo - Extension Plant Pathologist, Nathan Mueller - USDA NRCS, State Soil Health Specialist, Kyle Broderick - Extension Educator and Coordinator of the UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic

Yellowed wheat field from wheat streak mosaic disease complex

May 17, 2024

Wheat Disease Update for May 17, 2024

By Stephen Wegulo - Extension Plant Pathologist, Nathan Mueller - USDA NRCS, State Soil Health Specialist, Kyle Broderick - Extension Educator and Coordinator of the UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic

Field with wheat disease

May 10, 2024

Wheat Disease Update: Stripe Rust Confirmed in Nebraska

By Stephen Wegulo - Extension Plant Pathologist, Nathan Mueller - USDA NRCS, State Soil Health Specialist, John Nelson - Extension Educator, Ritika Lamichhane - Extension Educator, Kyle Broderick - Extension Educator and Coordinator of the UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic