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Watch for Wheat Disease this Growing Season

Published May 21, 2019

A new growing season means a new set of potential disease issues in crops. As wheat starts coming out of the ground, NDSU Extension plant pathologist Friskop encourages farmers to scout fields. Disease identification is an important first step, and…

China Taking Steps to Increase ASF Reporting

Published November 26, 2018

The Chinese agriculture ministry is taking steps to increase reporting of African Swine Fever cases in the country. Experts suspect that the 60 outbreaks reported in 18 Chinese provinces may not be an accurate number. The ministry has made it…

Additional Cases of African Swine Fever Identified

Published September 4, 2018

China has reported another case of African Swine Fever. This is the third new case in two days. This highly contagious disease was first confirmed a month ago. Since that time, China has limited hog movement to prevent the spread…

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…

Clubroot Concerns in Cavalier County, ND

Published July 22, 2018

Langdon Research Extension Center plant pathologist Dr. Venkat Chapara says the canola diesase clubroot is becoming more prevalent in Cavalier County, North Dakota. "Infection levels are becoming severe in soils with pH levels ranging from 4.7-to-6.2," says Chapara. "To manage…

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Watch for Wheat Disease this Growing Season

China Taking Steps to Increase ASF Reporting

Additional Cases of African Swine Fever Identified

Hot, Humid Weather Sparking Wheat Diseases

Clubroot Concerns in Cavalier County, ND

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