Articles tagged under: bacterial leaf streak
Small Grains Battle Bacterial Leaf Streak
Published January 11, 2023
NDSU Extension Cereal Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop has three diseases in wheat that he’s worried about. "The most problematic disease in 2022 was bacterial leaf streak followed by scab and fusarium head blight. Most of the head diseases were kept…Disease Threat Expect to Increase
Published July 9, 2022
North Dakota State University Cereal Extension Plant Pathologist Andrew Friskop says wheat crop conditions vary across the state. "Disease reports have remained fairly low, but there is one disease that's going to be picking up in the next few weeks…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…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…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…Hot, Humid Weather Sparking Wheat Diseases
Published July 23, 2018
Hot and humid weather increases the chance for disease to pop up in the wheat crop. University of Minnesota Extension plant pathologist Madeleine Smith says bacterial leaf streak has been showing up in grains impacted by recent hail storms. With…Bacterial Leaf Streak Observed in MN Wheat
Published July 19, 2018
Bacterial leaf streak is showing up in Minnesota’s wheat crop. University of Minnesota Wheat Breeding and Genetics Professor Jim Anderson says selecting the right variety can help bacterial leaf streak. "There are differences in variety reaction to bacterial leaf streak. They're…