Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu Across much of the region, barley is heading and wheat is at Feekes 9-10. There have been a few reports of scattered powdery mildew, but nothing at levels warranting a fungicide application. In… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu The Fusarium Risk Tool http://www.wheatscab.psu.edu/ is now live for the season. There have been some updates to the system since last season. When you enter to the tool, you will see the risk… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu With the mild winter, wheat and barley are moving right along. Planting behind corn is common in our region, but this maintains inoculum for Fusarium Head Blight (FHB). Fusarium species that cause FHB… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu The small grains planting window will be here soon. To get a head start on disease management for next spring, here are a few factors to consider. Variety Variety selection is one of… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu We had quite a few rain events during the flowering windows for barley and wheat, which kept us at high risk for Fusarium Head Blight (FHB). Once wheat has flowered, symptoms of FHB… Continue Reading
