Damon L. Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, University of Wisconsin-Madison Brian D. Mueller, Graduate Research Assistant, University of Wisconsin-Madison It was only a matter of time…. Today we confirmed the first observations of stripe rust in …
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Wisconsin Winter Wheat Disease Update – May 6, 2016
Damon L. Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, University of Wisconsin-Madison Brian D. Mueller, Graduate Research Assistant, University of Wisconsin-Madison Winter wheat in research plots, and also adjacent production fields, was scouted in southern and south central …
Termination of Winter Rye and Annual Ryegrass Using Glyphosate
Daniel H. Smith, Nutrient and Pest Management Program Mark Renz, Weed Science Extension Specialist, Department of Agronomy, University of Wisconsin-Madison Termination of winter rye and annual ryegrass using glyphosate can be a challenge. A recent …
Winter Wheat and Alfalfa Disease Management Videos
Damon Smith, Wisconsin Extension Field Crops Plant Pathologist If you would like to view the winter wheat and alfalfa disease management videos, please click the videos below: Damon Smith, Wisconsin Extension Field Crops Plant Pathologist, talks …
Wisconsin Winter Wheat Disease Update – April 13, 2016
Damon L. Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, University of Wisconsin-Madison Brian D. Mueller, Graduate Research Assistant, University of Wisconsin-Madison Winter wheat in southern and south central Wisconsin was scouted on April 7 and 8, 2016 …
Video: Field Corn Disease Management Update
Damon Smith, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Field Crops Pathology, Extension Field Crops Plant Pathologist In this 25 minute presentation, Dr. Smith talks about scouting for and managing Goss’s wilt and northern corn leaf blight of field corn …
First Seed-to-Plant Spread of Harmful Soybean Virus Proven by UW-Madison
For the first time, a UW-Madison study has proven a crop-injuring Tospovirus can be passed from soybean seeds to plants, a finding with significant implications for soybean production around the world. The landmark study shows the virus can spread from an infected …
2015 UW Extension Pest Management Update Meeting Series
Damon Smith, Extension Plant Pathology Specialist Mark your calendars as the UW Extension’s Pest Management Update meetings are just around the corner (November 9-19). This year’s program will follow the new format established in the …
What Should You Know about Corn and Soybean Diseases as You Prepare for Harvest?
Damon L. Smith – Extension Field Crops Pathologist, University of Wisconsin As the fall is approaching and crop harvest plans are being made, it is important to continue to assess disease issues in corn and …
Hot Off the Press: Wisconsin Best Management Practices Guide for Soybean
Damon Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Shawn Conley, Extension Soybean and Small Grains Specialist, Department of Agronomy, University of Wisconsin-Madison Hot off the press is the new Wisconsin …