Root Cause Reports: One Month In, and Growing
It’s been one month since the launch of Root Cause Reports!From seedling diseases to deer damage and stink bugs, …
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Dichotomous Key for Identifying Corn Leaf Spot Disorders
Are the spots circular with tan centers and purple to dark brown margins, possibly surrounded by yellow halos? → …
New Factsheet: Managing TSWV and Thrips in Tobacco
With TSWV showing up in more fields this season, Lorena Lopez and I pulled together a quick factsheet on …
Seeing Spots on Corn? It’s Likely Holcus Leaf Spot
With such a wet May, y’all are probably seeing an uptick in leaf spots on corn, but there’s no …
Tobacco Connection: Vol 2, Num. 2 (Spring 2025 Update)
Layby is around the corner! Get timely updates on weed, sucker, disease, and insect control in Tobacco Connection: Vol 2, …
Managing Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) in Tobacco
Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) is one of the most persistent and easily spread viruses in tobacco. Here’s what you …
Beans Gone Wild Is Growing: Introducing Root Cause Reports!
Root Cause Reports Turning Local Problems into Statewide Solutions Beans Gone Wild began as a tool to capture and share real-time …
Corn Leafhopper and Corn Stunt Disease: See but Don’t Spray
The corn leafhopper (Dalbulus maidis) is a pest of corn that typically lives in warm places, such as areas …
Yield Impact of Fungicides on Drought-Stressed Corn in 2024
Commercially available foliar fungicides (Table 1) were evaluated for their impact on disease and yield responses. Under favorable conditions …
Tobacco Connection: Vol 2, Num. 1 (Spring 2025 Crop Update)
Check out the Tobacco Connection: Vol 2, Num. 1 (Spring 2025 Crop Update), in preparation for this year’s planting …
Timeline for Cotton Pest Management Considerations
Pests can impact cotton at all stages of growth, requiring careful management based on the field’s disease history and …
Evaluating Fungicide Programs for Black Shank in Flue-Cured Tobacco
Managing black shank disease in tobacco remains a critical challenge for growers, especially in areas with a history of …