Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu Small grains are moving right along with most barley heading and wheat approaching or just beyond flag leaf. The forecast looks dry over the next week, which is good for limiting FHB pressure.… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu Across much of the region, barley is approaching or at heading and wheat is ranging from Feekes 7-9. There have been a few reports of scattered powdery mildew, but nothing at levels warranting… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu Wheat is in the jointing stage and we are a few weeks out from thinking about management for Fusarium Head Blight. The Fusarium Risk Tool http://www.wheatscab.psu.edu/ is live for the season and is… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), caused by the fungus Fusarium, is typically the most important disease of small grains in our region. Fusarium species that cause FHB can infect both corn and small grains.… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu The small grains planting window is quickly approaching. Disease management can begin before seed even makes it to the field; here are a few factors to consider: Variety Variety selection is a key… Continue Reading
