Wheat Harvest is Underway – Lessons from 2016

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

Management Decisions at Planting Can Affect Small Grain Diseases

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

Small Grains Disease Update

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