Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Winter wheat in Wisconsin is finally starting to move along in growth stages. Warmer weather is helping to increase tillering. As wheat …
Plant Disease
Updated! Fungicide resistance management in corn, soybean, and wheat in Wisconsin
Mimi Broeske, Nutrient and Pest Management Program, Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Richard Proost, Regional Agronomist, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Nutrient and Pest Management Program Updated for 2020! …
Early season scouting wheat in Wisconsin
Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Brian Mueller, Assistant Field Researcher, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison The Badger Crop Docs have started scouting wheat in south-central Wisconsin over the past few days. In …
2019 Wisconsin Field Crops Pathology Fungicide Tests Summary Now Available
Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Brian Mueller, Assistant Field Researcher, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Each year the Wisconsin Field Crops Pathology Program conducts a wide array of fungicide tests on alfalfa, …
Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update
Brian Hudelson, Sue Lueloff, Alex Mikus and Ann Joy The PDDC receives samples of many plant and soil samples from around the state. The following diseases/disorders have been identified at the PDDC from November 2, …
RESEARCH UPDATE: Pesticide Impact on White Mold (Sclerotinia Stem Rot) and Soybean Yield
By Damon L. Smith, Associate Professor and Extension Field Crops Pathology Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison Hot off the press! New outreach research update – efficacy & economics of products for white mold control in soybean. …
Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update
Brian Hudelson, Sue Lueloff, Alex Mikus and Ann Joy The PDDC receives samples of many plant and soil samples from around the state. The following diseases/disorders have been identified at the PDDC from September 28, …
New video: White Mold on Soybean, Symptoms and Management Options
Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison In this video, Dr. Damon Smith with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, discusses white mold on soybean. The growth and pathogenic activity of …
2019 Pest Management Update Meeting Series Announced for November
The schedule for the 2019 Wisconsin Pest Management Update meeting series has been set. Presentations will include agronomic pest management information for Wisconsin field and forage crops. Speakers include Mark Renz and Rodrigo Werle, weed …
Wisconsin Winter Wheat Disease Update – June 4, 2019
Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist and Brian Mueller, Assistant Field Researcher, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Badger Crop Doc has posted a new item, ‘Wisconsin Winter Wheat Disease Update – June 4, …