Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Brian Mueller, Assistant Field Researcher, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Each year the Wisconsin Field Crops Pathology Program conducts a wide array of fungicide tests on alfalfa, …
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Seedling Disease Webinar
Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Soybean seedling diseases are a major yield-reducing factor in soybean production. In 2017 alone, it was estimated that over 50 million bushels …
RESEARCH UPDATE: Pesticide Impact on White Mold (Sclerotinia Stem Rot) and Soybean Yield
By Damon L. Smith, Associate Professor and Extension Field Crops Pathology Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison Hot off the press! New outreach research update – efficacy & economics of products for white mold control in soybean. …
Corn Stalk Rots and Ear Rots: A Double Whammy for Wisconsin Corn Farmers Again this Year
Damon L. Smith, Associate Professor and Extension Field Crops Pathology Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison John Goeser, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Animal Nutrition Director, Rock River Laboratory, Inc The …
New video: White Mold on Soybean, Symptoms and Management Options
Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison In this video, Dr. Damon Smith with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, discusses white mold on soybean. The growth and pathogenic activity of …
Soybean Disease Considerations As the 2019 Harvest Approaches
Damon L. Smith, Associate Professor and Extension Field Crops Pathology Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison Shawn P. Conley, Professor and Extension Soybean and Small Grains Agronomy Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison As the days get shorter and …
Corn Disease and Nutritive Value Considerations for the 2019 Silage Harvest
Damon L. Smith, Associate Professor and Extension Field Crops Pathology Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison The 2019 silage corn harvest is finally starting to ramp up in Wisconsin. With the excitement of finally getting into the …
Videos: Brown Stem Rot & Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybean
Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Here are two videos about soybean diseases. The videos were recorded a few years ago but are still relevant. Brown Stem Rot …
Should I Be Applying Fungicide to My Fall Forage Oat Crop?
Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Shawn Conley, Extension Soybean and Small Grains Agronomist, Department of Agronomy, University of Wisconsin-Madison Record prevent-plant acres and lack of on-farm forage has …
2019 Pest Management Update Meeting Series Announced for November
The schedule for the 2019 Wisconsin Pest Management Update meeting series has been set. Presentations will include agronomic pest management information for Wisconsin field and forage crops. Speakers include Mark Renz and Rodrigo Werle, weed …