Articles tagged under: Andrew Friskop
Keep an Eye Out for Wheat Diseases
Published June 13, 2021
As the wheat crop continues to be under stress from heat and lack of moisture, NDSU Extension Wheat Pathologist Andrew Friskop there are a couple of pathogens to watch. "Farmers should be watching for bacterial leaf streak. Although we've been…Goss’s Wilt Common Disease in ND Corn This Year
Published September 13, 2020
NDSU Extension Cereal Pathologist Andrew Friskop is reviewing the results from a North Dakota corn disease survey. Based on the results, Goss’s Wilt and others are showing up in the crop. "Most of the fields were impacted by Goss's Wilt…More Goss’s Wilt Showing Up in ND Corn Fields
Published August 24, 2020
Goss’s Wilt has been showing up in North Dakota corn fields this year. "Two to three weeks ago, severe storms went through and that's a recipe for the bacterial disease," said Andrew Friskop, plant pathologist, NDSU Extension. "Most of the…What Lessons Can Be Learned from Quality Issues?
Published February 24, 2020
Farmers experienced several quality issues with the 2019 crop. So, what lessons can be learned from this? The two major small grain disease issues farmers faced in 2019 were bacterial leaf streak and scab, according to NDSU Extension cereal crops…Bacterial Leaf Streak and Scab Could Return in 2020
Published February 6, 2020
Bacterial leaf streak and scab impacted spring wheat grown across North Dakota and portions of Minnesota in 2019. NDSU Extension Cereal Crop Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop says both could pop up again in 2020. "Mother Nature will determine how much…Late Season Corn Diseases Popping Up
Published September 25, 2019
NDSU Extension plant pathologist Andrew Friskop is fielding questions about late season corn diseases. "There are many photos coming in with chlorosis on the corn canopy. In some cases, we're seeing Goss's Wilt, but in most photos, the corn is…Small Grain Farmers Encouraged to Scout and Think Ahead to Harvest
Published July 23, 2019
Two wheat diseases popping up in North Dakota’s wheat crop are bacterial leaf streak and Fusarium head blight. NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop says if growers find these diseases in the field, they can make a note of levels…Be on the Lookout for Disease in Small Grains
Published July 5, 2019
Conditions are favorable for disease development in wheat and barley. With the crops starting to flower and head, NDSU Extension Cereal Crops Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop says now is the time to apply fungicide. Farmers should also look for scab,…Early Season Fungicide Application Can Help Wheat
Published June 6, 2019
NDSU Extension Cereals Pathologist Andrew Friskop says early-season fungicide application in spring wheat targets the residue borne diseases. "One of the most common things to do right now is when a herbicide pass is going across the field is to…