Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu It is not too early to be thinking about scab on wheat. During the winter meetings we talked to some audiences about the relatively new scab prediction model that is available. The following is… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Most foliage diseases are at low levels at this time, except where excessive amounts of fertilizer or manure have produced extremely lush growth that favors powdery mildew. Scouting for powdery mildew is advised at… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Be sure to plant fungicide treated seed for control of loose smut and common bunt especially if you saved your own seed for planting. Select varieties that are high yielding as well as resistant… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Wheat The wheat crop is made and now drying down. There was a late season disease that popped up that was not seen until now. Sharp eyespot is a disease that is caused by… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu The wet weather and the warmer temperatures will accelerate the development of scab if it is present and the symptoms will become more evident as the temperatures get warmer this weekend. Some scab is… Continue Reading
