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Helping Missouri's farmers protect their crops

The MU Field Crop Plant Pathology program provides research-based information for disease problems associated with field crop production in Missouri. Research efforts focus on applied management of current and emerging diseases of soybean, corn and wheat. Results from these studies are used to develop statewide educational and outreach programming to serve Missouri farmers, agricultural professionals and stakeholders.

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Test for soybean cyst nematode this fall

Published: Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Oct. 2 is National Nematode Day and marks a good time to test fields for soybean cyst nematode (SCN), the No. 1 pathogen of soybean in the United States.“We anticipate the highest SCN levels to occur at the end of the season. ...

Control of Fusarium Head Blight (or Scab) in Wheat

Published: Thursday, May 5, 2022

Wheat in southeast Missouri is near or at flowering, which suggest that wheat in many other regions of the state is roughly 1 to 2 weeks away. Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) (Figure 1) is a disease that can cause yield loss, reduced test weights, and ...

Soybean Cyst Nematode: Out of Sight, Out of Mind?

Published: Friday, April 29, 2022

Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) can substantially reduce yield, but it is not always obvious when the nematodes (Figure 1) are present. Leonardo Da Vinci's quote: "We know more about the movement of celestial bodies than about the soil underfoot" seems ...

Top 3 emerging disease issues going into 2022

Published: Friday, March 11, 2022

#1 Tar spot of cornWho: Tar spot of corn, Phyllachora maydisWhat: An emerging disease threat to corn production in Missouri. Tar spot manifests itself with development of black, tar-like spots (stroma) on the leaf, sheath, and husk surfaces. Stroma ...

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Weed Identification and Herbicide Injury Guide for Corn and Soybean

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2018

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Kevin BradleyDivision of Plant SciencesMore helpCheck out our ID Weeds app to help identify weeds,Apple App for iPhones, iPads.Google Play Store for Android devices.Mandy BishDivision of Plant SciencesIn corn and soybean cropping systems throughout ...

Pesticide Storage

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2018

Fred FishelDepartment of AgronomyThe safe and proper storage of pesticide is a component of good management. A correctly designed and maintained pesticide storage site is essential. Whether maintaining small amounts of pesticide in a locked cabinet ...

Introduction to Crop Scouting

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2018

Fred FishelIntegrated Pest Management, Department of Agronomy,Wayne BaileyDepartment of EntomologyMichael BoydDelta Research Center, Department of EntomologyBill JohnsonDepartment of AgronomyMaureen O'DayIntegrated Pest ManagementLaura ...

Elderberry Rust

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2017

Michele R. WarmundFruit State SpecialistDivision of Plant SciencesElderberry rust is a fungal disease that infects elderberry (Sambucus sp.) and sedge (Carex sp.) plants in the eastern United States (Figure 1). The disease is caused by the fungus ...

Soybean Diseases

Publication date: June 1, 2008

Laura E. SweetsCommercial Agriculture Crops Focus TeamDepartment of Plant Microbiology and PathologyAllen WratherDelta Research CenterDepartment of Plant Microbiology and PathologyThis publication covers the common diseases and management strategies ...

Corn Diseases

Publication date: June 1, 2008

Laura E. SweetsCommercial Agriculture Crops Focus TeamDepartment of Plant Microbiology and PathologyAllen WratherDelta Research CenterDepartment of Plant Microbiology and PathologyCorn diseases cause costly crop losses every year in Missouri through ...

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