Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu Aside from the rain we received, it has been very hot and dry, allowing corn to dry down and be harvested early in many areas. Even though it may be tempting, it… Continue Reading
Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu Diseases are starting to develop in wheat and barley, although overall levels are low. Spot blotch, Septoria blotch, and Stagonospora blotch have been observed in the field and in the clinic. Stagonospora… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Powdery Mildew on Small Grain Be on the lookout for powdery mildew on ‘Thoroughbred’ barley and wheat. Powdery mildew has been seen on both within the last several weeks. ‘Thoroughbred’ barley is very susceptible… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Be sure that you plant wheat and barley varieties with high levels of disease resistance. Select varieties with high levels of resistance to powdery mildew, leaf rust and stripe rust. Seed should be treated… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Barley The most prevalent diseases that can still be seen in areas where the barley has not returned yet are the spot blotch form of net blotch and powdery mildew. After checking the barley… Continue Reading
