Crop scouts and field researchers now have a new tool at their disposal to help correctly estimate disease severity and insect defoliation in field crops. The new online tool has been developed by the Crop Protection Network and can be found here.
Read MoreThis insect gets its name from the triangular body shape of the adult stage (Figure 3a). It is an insect with a large list of hosts; however, they prefer leguminous species. In soybeans, they are considered sporadic pests.
Read MoreIn parts of the state where wet weather has continued through the season so far, one of the diseases being observed is Phytophthora root and stem rot.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreAs the rains fall, environmental conditions become favorable for leaf diseases of soybean. Currently, there are a couple of foliar diseases of soybean that can be observed in fields in Kentucky, which are Septoria brown spot and Phyllosticta leaf spot.
Read MoreBe sure to check out the topics and registration information for the Corn and Soybean Field Days on July 21 and 28.
Read MoreThe EPA has officially canceled the labels of Xtendimax, Engenia, and FeXapan and has ceased the sale and distribution of the three products effective June 3, 2020. The exceptions is that farmers and commercial applicators may apply product that was in their possession, as of June 3, 2020, up until July 31, 2020.
Read MoreFreeze damage to crops occurs from a combination of cold temperature, the duration of the cold temperature and the crop growth stage. Matt Dixon, Senior Meteorologist with the UK Ag Weather Center, compiled temperatures across Kentucky.
Read MoreCorn and soybean plants were emerged in many fields when freeze events occurred last week across Kentucky and the surrounding region. Farmers want to walk fields now and likely walked fields over the weekend.
Read MorePreliminary results from a new on-going SCN survey initiated in 2019 show that 84% of Kentucky fields are infested with SCN.
Read MoreOnce again, we have record-breaking yields for our soybeans. There was a total of 5 entries that exceeded 100 bushels per acre; two of which were not irrigated.
Read MoreKentucky farmers proudly provide high quality grains for feed, food, spirits and fuel use throughout the southeastern U.S. and around the world. They produced a record level of soybeans, and the 6th largest corn crop in 2018 (Table 1) due to record acreage and near record yields.
Read MoreThe soybean gall midge is an insect that it is difficult to manage due to its feeding behavior.
Read MoreMany soybean fields in Kentucky are approaching the R3 (beginning pod) developmental stage, which generally is a time to consider an application of a foliar fungicide to protect against foliar diseases.
Read MorePhyllosticta leaf spot of soybean has been observed in a few fields in western Kentucky recently. Although the economic risk of this disease is very low, its symptoms resemble those caused by frogeye leaf spot.
Read MoreThis is a good year to test seed lots for accelerated aging, which is an indicator of how seeds will germinate in poor conditions.
Read MoreUnfortunately some Kentucky producers are still ‘battling’ the 2018 soybean harvest (Figure 1). The fact that several thousand acres of unharvested soybean still remain in Kentucky in February emphasizes the tremendous challenge for harvest of the 2018 soybean crop.
Read MoreThis year, Kentucky soybean producers have faced significant challenges. As of mid-December, there were still several thousands of acres of soybeans estimated to be in the field and not harvested. Despite these significant challenges, the Kentucky Soybean Yield Contest State Champion set a new record yield.
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