Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu; @Delmarplantdoc and Jason Wight, Agronomy Field Trials Coordinator, University of Maryland Overview The misted nursery is a tool used to assess variety response to Fusarium head blight (FHB). The most significant losses… Continue Reading
Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu; @Delmarplantdoc We had a run of wet weather that did spur an increase in the Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) risk in varieties flowering last week. A good portion of wheat in Kent… Continue Reading
Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu; @Delmarplantdoc I have had some questions regarding fungicides and application timings in wheat approaching flowering. In particular, the question of efficacy on canopy and head diseases has come up in conversations. The… Continue Reading
Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu Wheat harvest is underway. As typical, there is no magic bullet that will guarantee a perfect crop. Each field and situation differs as a result of variety, environment, production practices, and presence… Continue Reading
Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu Now that wheat has stopped flowering you may think the need to check your wheat fields for disease is over. Not so fast. Plan on checking your fields 18-21 days after flowering… Continue Reading
