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 …
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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 …
2024 Fungicide Programs for Target Spot in NC Flue-Cured Tobacco
A field trial was conducted at the Upper Coastal Plains Research Station in Rocky Mount, NC, to evaluate different …
Foliar Fungicide Impact on Cotton in 2024
Commercially available foliar fungicides (Table 1) were evaluated for the management of two emerging cotton diseases, target spot and …
Dealing With Ear Rots in Drought Damaged Corn
Damage from Fungal Infections and Ear Rot Drought can significantly impact corn production in several ways. Early-season drought can cause …
Comprehending the Changing Colors of Corn Leaves
While we are seeing more rain, the drought has turned green corn plants into various shades of yellow and …
NC State University - Tobacco Connection: Vol. 1, Num. 1
May 18th Transplanting progress has significantly slowed over the past two weeks due to heavy rainfall. Since May 1st, tobacco …