Stripe rust continues to be the top disease story for Kansas wheat in 2020. Leaf rust has also made an appearance. What other diseases should you be looking for and are fungicides still an option? Find out more in this article.
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Be on the lookout for some late-season diseases in wheat across Kansas. Get the latest wheat disease update from K-State Plant Pathology in this article.
As we begin harvest across the state, we wanted to provide some reminders about diseases that may affect either grain quality or the viability of grain that is destined to be saved for seed.
Wet weather in many parts of Kansas this week are favorable for both Fusarium head blight (FHB or scab) and stripe rust development. In this article, we walk through some reminders for fungicide applications for each of these diseases. Timing of treatment is key!
As we look toward harvest in Kansas, this article provides some reminders about diseases that may affect either grain quality or the viability of grain that is destined to be saved for seed. There are some strategies for mitigating losses on heavily infested fields.
As wheat planting draws closer in Kansas, fungicide seed treatments are strongly advised. Fungicide seed treatments are an important and highly effective tool for controlling common bunt and a host of other seed-borne diseases.
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The first incidence of stripe rust was detected this week in irrigated wheat. Dry conditions have remained unfavorable for stripe rust development. Recent rain showers in some areas have led to low levels of tan spot. There is a slightly elevated risk in some south central and southeastern counties for Fusarium head blight.
Wet weather has been creeping into northeast Kansas this week resulting in conditions favorable for Fusarium head blight (scab). In this article, we walk through some reminders for fungicide applications for each of these diseases.
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As wheat harvest progresses in Kansas, this article provides some reminders about diseases that may affect either grain quality or the viability of grain that is destined to be saved for seed. While most disease management decisions have been made, there are some strategies for mitigating losses on heavily infected fields.
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Wheat is moving into the flag leaf stage across Kansas, and many are wondering about the stripe rust outlook. Despite recent rain, the risk remains low thanks to limited disease pressure in Texas and Oklahoma. This article explains why stripe rust is unlikely to be a major issue this season and what other diseases, like leaf rust, should still be on your radar.
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Recent wet weather has brought on an increased risk of Fusarium head blight (scab) and leaf spotting diseases in parts of the state. Stripe rust has been detected at low levels in Ford and Labette counties. This article updates current disease risks in Kansas and fungicide application reminders.
Careful tracking of the risk of major diseases in the Kansas wheat crop is very important. Since last week, the risk of Fusarium head blight (scab) has elevated slightly. Meanwhile, stripe rust has continued to be reported at low levels. Learn more in this article and continue to scout your wheat fields.