Phytophthora root and crown rot, caused primarily by Phytophthora cactorum, is among the most destructive soilborne diseases of strawberries in the southeastern United States. These pathogens thrive in wet, poorly....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Crop prices continue to remain flat in 2025, following the steep declines experienced since 2022. These recent crop price decreases occurred shortly after rapidly increasing input prices, putting pressure on....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
In 2025, Alabama has experienced an above-average year for rainfall, leading to an increase in plant disease concerns across the state. The elevated moisture levels and favorable temperatures have created....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Peach scab, caused by the pathogen Cladosporium carpophilum, is one of the most common diseases in peach production. This disease primarily affects fruit, twigs, and leaves. Fruit infections appear as....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Steve Brand– Commercial Agriculture Specialist DeKalb CountySoil Condition: Near Normal After a wet couple of weeks up north we are all but back to normal precipitation levels for the season. Most areas across northern IL saw anywhere from 1-4 inches of rain depending on how many storms hit over the past weekend and have primed plants to finish strong through ear and pod fill. Disease has become much more prevalent as the rain has opened up and temperatures have dropped from the 90s.…| farmdoc
Steve Brand – Commercial Agriculture Specialist DeKalb County Soil Conditions: Near Normal Conditions over the past 2 weeks have reverted back to being dry with temperatures in the upper 80’s to low 90’s. The corn and soybeans have been progressing very quickly with the increased Growth Degree Units and just enough moisture. As we look at the drought map most of Northern IL remains in the D0 drought with a small area south of Chicago in a D1.…| farmdoc
Alabama cotton growers are facing a new challenge with the recent detection of the two-spotted cotton leafhopper, also known as the cotton jassid (Amrasca biguttula). Cotton jassids are small, sap-sucking....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Emily Hansen – Commercial Agriculture Educator LaSalle County Soil Conditions: Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy) The heat and humidity has finally broken today after what feels like a very miserable few weeks. Over the past week rainfall in LaSalle, Bureau, Marshall, and Putnam counties has been sporadic, with some areas seeing nearly 6 inches and others seeing less than an inch. Crops in areas that received less rainfall are still looking a little heat st...| farmdoc
The first half of 2025 saw crop prices continue to trend downward. Production costs are lower in 2025 compared to last year, but the low crop prices left a lot....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Southern rust of corn, caused by the fungus Puccinia polysora, has recently been confirmed in counties of Indiana and Kentucky bordering southern Illinois. While not yet confirmed in Illinois this season, its proximity makes it important to stay alert, scout actively, and be prepared to manage the disease if it arrives. Recognizing Southern Rust Southern rust produces small, orange to light-brown pustules typically found on the upper surface of corn leaves, often concentrated in the upper can...| farmdoc
In writing for the past several years for Grainews it was nice trying to create articles that had application to the cattle, grain and mixed farmers out| Grainews