Wheat streak mosaic: Early control of volunteer wheat is important
Wheat streak mosaic virus can be a severe problem for Kansas wheat producers. Large outbreaks can usually be traced back to a lack of control of volunteer wheat. Learn more about the importance of managing volunteer in this article from K-State Extension.
Spring-emerged volunteer wheat: Should producers worry about wheat streak mosaic virus and the green bridge?
The wet weather has resulted in the emergence of volunteer wheat over the last few weeks in some parts of Kansas. Does this flush of volunteer wheat pose a risk for wheat streak mosaic virus to the wheat crop?
Considerations for weed control following wheat harvest
Post-harvest weed control in wheat stubble is very important to conserve soil moisture and prevent weeds from going to seed and adding to the weed seedbank. Weeds can grow quickly once the wheat canopy is removed.
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Wheat streak mosaic virus: It is critical to stay on top of volunteer wheat this year
One of the best preventative measures for wheat streak mosaic virus it the timely control of volunteer wheat. Volunteer wheat should be terminated at least 2 weeks prior to wheat planting. Don't underestimate the importance of this management practice.
Spring-emerged volunteer wheat: Should producers worry about wheat streak mosaic virus and the green bridge?
Parts of Kansas may be experiencing the emergence of volunteer wheat. Does this flush of volunteer wheat pose a risk for wheat streak mosaic virus to the wheat crop?
Wheat streak mosaic virus: Problematic in central Kansas for the second year in a row
For the second year in a row, wheat streak mosaic virus was problematic in wheat in the central corridor of Kansas. One of the best preventative measures for wheat streak is the control of volunteer wheat early and often after harvest. Volunteer wheat should be terminated at least two weeks prior to planting.
Wheat streak mosaic virus: Early control of volunteer is crucial
Wheat streak mosaic virus could be problematic this coming season, with rainfall encouraging volunteer development in parts of Kansas. One of the best preventative measures for wheat streak is the control of volunteer wheat early and often after harvest. Other than timely control of volunteer wheat, genetic resistance is also an important tool to help control wheat streak mosaic virus.
Wheat streak mosaic virus: control of volunteer wheat is crucial
This past season, we have seen widespread wheat streak mosaic virus across Kansas. Producers should be vigilant about volunteer management between now and planting. Volunteer wheat control is one of the most important preventative measures for wheat streak mosaic virus.
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