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Dr. Laura C Iles
Mueller's Top 3 Soybean Diseases of 2018
New Study Evaluates Producer Perception of Large-Scale Foliar Fungicide Adoption at Turn of the Millennium
Fungicide use in corn production in the United States was a rare practice for much of its history as a commercial grain. Only recently has fungicide increased rapidly, specifically between 2000 and 2010. While the use of fungicide on the crop grew exponentially, plant pathologists did not record an increase in fungal foliar disease pressure in corn.
Northern Leaf Blight Prevalent in Iowa
Northern corn leaf blight (NCLB) has been reported in numerous fields in Iowa. Most of the reports have come from central and western Iowa, but since the pathogen that causes this disease is spread by wind and rain, the disease could be more widespread.
Aster Yellows wreaking havoc in 2024-What gives?
05 Introduction to Plant Pathology

09 Management of Plant Diseases

Field Scouting Basics Workshop
Contact the Field Extension and Education Laboratory Coordinator at extfarm@iastate.edu for questions about field lab programs.
Phytopoetry - Spring Break Pythium Style
Join Sebastian Eugene Bartholomew, #Phytopoetry Expert, as he muses on mold, ponders plants, and bellows bug ballads. S.E. Bartholomew specializes in intellectual modesty and tact, using his vast store of knowledge to easily solve complex pest and plant issues. Make sure to subscribe here for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YG... For real, nobody knows it all. But we can help each other out with everyday problems.