Volume 1 Issue 10     July 30, 2004

 

Rescue Fungicide Treatments on Spring Wheat:
A Post-Flowering Option?
Knowing the (1) weather conditions at flowering, (2) crop rotation, and (3) variety of wheat grown are all key factors in making an informed decision about a fungicide application.

Soybean Aphid Update
We are continually receiving reports of soybean aphids being found in fields across Minnesota.

Seedling and Root Rot Pathogens
Isolated from Subarbeet in 2004 Field
The sugar beet plant pathology laboratory at the University of Minnesota, Northwest Research and Outreach Center has received sugar beet samples with disease identifications have been similar to previous years.

Fall Establishment of Alfalfa
Planting new stands of alfalfa during the late summer is an excellent way to establish alfalfa. Late summer alfalfa seeding is not necessarily better than spring planting, but it does provide another option that may better fit your work schedule or rotational practices.

Minnesota Plant Pest Survey Results
The following observations and maps have been made available courtesy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

Minnesota Plant Pest Survey: Pest Survey Map Service
Visitors to the MDA Pest Survey website can now query the Pest Survey database for map based information via the Pest Survey Map Service.

Rick’s Computer Corner:  Utility Programs
Rick shares a few of his favorite utility programs that he uses regularly.

 

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