The Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of Kentucky’s Research and Education Center in Princeton received seedlings of late-planted corn showing symptoms of thrips feeding.
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An absence of rains for almost 2 weeks in western Kentucky allowed the increase in populations of some secondary pests in field corn. One of these insects is the corn flea beetle.
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Be sure to check out the topics and registration information for the Corn and Soybean Field Days on July 21 and 28.
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View the Wheat Yield Contest Entry Form here. Deadline is July 25.
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The 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.
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Weather this spring has challenged corn farmers in Kentucky. Temperature swings and frequent rainfall have led to a wide range of corn growth stages, with some corn in early vegetative stages and some corn still in the bag. The cool, wet conditions that have plagued planting progress recently have also increased the risk of seedling disease in Kentucky corn fields.
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Many wheat producers in the state have already sprayed a fungicide to help protect against Fusarium head blight (scab). However, some fields in the state were just nearing the beginning flowering stage (Feekes growth stage 10.51) when the May 9th freeze hit.
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t has been about eight days since the May8/9 freeze occurred. This is about the minimal time needed to begin seeing initial freeze damage. At this point, a fairly accurate assessment of damage should be able to be made, but as days progress the damage will become much more evident.
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Freeze 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.
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As full-season soybean planting gets underway in Kentucky, Carrie Knott, University of Kentucky grain crops specialist, offers Kentucky producers some advice to help them get the crop off to a good start.
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Topics in this Month’s Update: 1. Prospective Plantings Report Surprises with Corn Acreage Potential 2. April WASDE: USDA Reacts to Changing Fundamentals 3. Short-Term Precipitation and Temperature Outlook 4. 2019 Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Basis vs. Previous Years …
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Now that there has been time to assess any damage that may have occurred after recent overnight temperatures were near or below 24°F, it is time to decide what to do with the wheat crop.
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Corn 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.
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Latest information on legislation related to COVID-19.
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Tuesday night temperatures dipped to or below 24°F for several hours at many locations throughout Kentucky. For winter wheat that has reached the jointing (Feekes 6) growth stage, or beyond, damage can occur to the developing wheat head at these temperatures.
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Preliminary results from a new on-going SCN survey initiated in 2019 show that 84% of Kentucky fields are infested with SCN.
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Some of the early-planted wheat and even some wheat planted ‘on time’ within the first two to three weeks of October is beginning to head. This is quite concerning given how early in the spring it is.
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With consideration of both our responsibilities as plant doctors for the Commonwealth and our responsibilities to safeguard our own health and that of others, we have prepared guidelines for managing our responsibilities during this pandemic.
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