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Alabama Cotton: Conditions Ripe for Disease Development Aug 19, 2022
High humidity and temperatures along with vigorous canopy growth will favor prolonged periods of leaf wetness in crops and drive disease pressure across Alabama in August. In cotton, target spot has […]
Kentucky Soybeans: Foliar Fungicide Considerations Jul 23, 2022
As soybean fields in Kentucky approach the R3 (beginning pod) developmental stage, it generally is a time to consider an application of a foliar fungicide to protect against foliar diseases. […]
Alabama Cotton, Peanuts: Late Season Disease Considerations Sep 16, 2021
As cotton and peanut producers begin to plan their defoliation and digging dates, diseases continue to be active in Alabama. In peanuts, early and late spots and white mold continue […]
Texas Blacklands Cotton: Foliar Diseases and Premature Defoliation an Arising Issue Aug 24, 2021
GENERAL A much-needed rain for cotton came this past weekend and the first part of this last week and should provide enough moisture to finish out the cotton crop. The […]
Alabama Cotton: Weather Ripe for Disease Development, Stemphylium Leaf Spot Active Aug 19, 2021
Warm, wet weather will continue to drive disease pressure in August, especially target spot and areolate mildew in cotton. As of August 11, target spot has been confirmed in several […]
Tennessee Soybeans: Scouting for Diseases, Deciding on Fungicides Aug 13, 2021
As soybean fields are blooming, disease scouting needs to start to guide fungicide application decisions. To determine if a disease will become a significant PEST, that will effect yield, four main factors […]
Florida Cotton: Time to Protect Your Crop from Foliar Diseases Aug 3, 2021
As most cotton growers in the Southeast approach mid-season, now is the time to be scouting for foliar diseases that can cause yield loss. Cotton is affected by several foliar […]
Kentucky Soybeans: Foliar Fungicide Considerations Jul 15, 2021
As soybean fields in Kentucky approach the R3 (beginning pod) developmental stage, it generally is a time to consider an application of a foliar fungicide to protect against foliar diseases. […]
Alabama Cotton, Peanuts: 4 Late Season Disease Considerations Sep 15, 2020
Late season foliar and soilborne peanut diseases continue to be problem in Alabama due to conducive weather. Peanut rust has been found on non-treated plants in research trials in Headland. […]
Alabama Cotton, Peanuts: Scout Fields for Fungal Diseases Sep 2, 2020
Due to the warm, wet weather, fungal diseases continue to be an issue for Alabama cotton. Cotton producers should continue to scout their cotton fields for areolate mildew and target […]
