Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Barley Powdery mildew on ‘Thoroughbred’ is the most common disease at the present time. Fields with the top two leaves with mildew will have some yield reduction. After looking at the variety trials in… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Barley We are getting more reports of powdery mildew in ‘Thoroughbred’ barley. This variety is very susceptible and growers have been spraying fungicides to control the disease and protect their yields. Tilt or other… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Wheat The first disease of the season on wheat is usually powdery mildew. In general, powdery mildew has not been a problem for several years. Once wheat reaches jointing (Growth Stage 6) it should… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Scouting barley regularly is important to monitor for diseases such as powdery mildew and spot blotch, especially in ‘Thoroughbred’. This variety has great yield potential but is very susceptible to powdery mildew and the… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Barley We have had reports of increasing amounts of powdery mildew on barley. Looking at my evaluations of the barley variety trials that Bob Uniatowski conducts yearly, ‘Thoroughbred’ looks to be the most susceptible… Continue Reading
