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Wheat disease update for Kansas - May 15, 2020

Stripe rust has been reported in multiple locations across Kansas in recent weeks. More recently, it has been seen in the upper canopy. For a complete wheat disease update, see this article from Extension Plant Pathology.

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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.

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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?

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Wheat disease update - May 6, 2021

This article summarizes the various wheat disease reports from across Kansas this past week. Several diseases are showing up in different locations, so now is the time to be actively scouting wheat fields.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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Wheat viruses in Kansas: Who's who?

Wheat viruses are starting to show up across the state. Although some of these viruses can sometimes be difficult to distinguish by eye, they do behave differently in the field. Here is a review of some key facts about wheat viruses and some timely reminders for sample submission to the Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab.

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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.

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Wheat streak mosaic virus confirmed in three counties in Kansas in 2024

Wheat streak mosaic virus has been confirmed in Russel, Barton, and Ellis counties in 2024. Now is an excellent time to start scouting for this disease. Wheat streak mosaic virus is just one of several viruses that you need to be on the lookout for. Here is a review of some key facts about wheat viruses.

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