Articles tagged under: Andrew Friskop

Nelson County Ag Day Offers Research Updates for Farmers

Published January 21, 2026

It's the time of year for research updates and meetings, and Nelson County Ag Day was one of the many resources available to farmers when preparing for the next growing season. "It's for anyone in any county, and for anyone…

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Corn Diseases Drive Offseason Planning

Published January 9, 2026

Corn saw a sharp increase in diseases this year. "I've had a lot of conversations with farmers about what can be done with these corn diseases we're seeing in the Northern Plains," said Andrew Friskop, plant pathologist, NDSU Extension. "It's…

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A Banner Year for Foliar Disease

Published October 12, 2025

The 2025 North Dakota Corn Disease Survey is showing higher-than-normal disease pressure this season. NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop says warm, wet conditions allowed certain foliar diseases more time to develop. “This year was what I call a banner…

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Friskop: Monitor Stalk Integrity

Published September 15, 2025

NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop warns farmers to keep an eye on frost damage. "One thing that might occur when you see frost damage is a rise in stalk rot probability, so if you're out there and you're seeing…

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Scab Pressure is Low

Published August 1, 2025

Fusarium head blight, also known as scab, is showing up in wheat and barley fields, though overall pressure remains low. North Dakota State University Extension Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop encourages growers to keep an eye on affected fields and consider…

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North Dakota Wheat Holding Strong

Published July 24, 2025

Spring wheat fields in North Dakota are showing minimal signs of disease, giving farmers and researchers a reason to be optimistic. During the Langdon Research Extension Center’s field day, NDSU Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop said the crop is in great…

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Crop Disease Outlook Better Than Expected

Published July 9, 2025

As summer heats up and parts of North Dakota receive excessive rainfall, the disease risk increases. However, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop said this growing season has gone better than expected. "Right now, as far as the small grain…

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Fungicide Decisions

Published June 21, 2025

The combination of moisture, cool temperatures, and favorable dew periods at night has resulted in good wheat-growing conditions. The frequent moisture has also increased the risk of leaf diseases, such as leaf rust and stripe rust. "The good news this…

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Smuggling Case Spotlights Fusarium Disease Risks

Published June 6, 2025

Two Chinese nationals were caught trying to smuggle a Fusarium pathogen into the U.S. One of the individuals, a University of Michigan researcher, is now in federal custody. The pathogen causes Fusarium head blight, a disease impacting wheat and barley.…

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A Resilient Crop

Published May 30, 2025

Temperature swings will stress the small grains. NDSU Extension small grains plant pathologist Andrew Friskop says that crop stress is not permanent. "The good news is small grains are pretty resilient and they're going to come out of it," said Friskop.…

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