How can we reduce the risk of head scab in our wheat? There are a few things we can do before wheat planting season to reduce the risk of scab or Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), which produces vomitoxin in wheat and barley in the spring. Tip #1: Plant Varieties with Resistance This is the most cost-effective and ...| smallgrains.ces.ncsu.edu
Across the state we have seen some pale patches in wheat fields. This article describes some of the more common causes of these patches, and whether or not we should be concer … Continue Reading| Small Grains News - NC State Extension
Did you know that you can cook at home with North Carolina wheat? North Carolina farmers harvest over 1 billion pounds of wheat each year. If you would like to make pizza at home using North Carolina grown wheat, we have an easy recipe for you! NC State Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Andrea Sherrill, demonstrates ...| smallgrains.ces.ncsu.edu
Stripe rust has appeared in eastern North Carolina. It was found April 17th in field plots of DG Shirley in Perquimans County. Additionally it has been identified in Sampson C … Continue Reading| Small Grains News - NC State Extension
by D. Reisig, A. Post, and Ryan HeinigerHessian fly is a serious pest of North Carolina wheat. A description of its life cycle and management strategies is available, with a s … Continue Reading| Small Grains News - NC State Extension
Planting a crop requires substantial up-front investment, yet the farmer will not know how much they will earn until the crop is sold. If the price can be set in advance, then … Continue Reading| Small Grains News - NC State Extension
Knowing our customers is one of the most important aspects of marketing, even in grain crops.The NC Small Grain Growers Association funded a 2-year research project to learn m … Continue Reading| Small Grains News - NC State Extension
Concerned about falling grain prices? There are a few ways to lock-in a future price for your crop before it has been harvested. A forward price contract with a nearby elevato … Continue Reading| Small Grains News - NC State Extension
Did you know that you can cook at home with North Carolina wheat?North Carolina farmers grow the type of wheat that is best for baking cookies. If you would like to make homem … Continue Reading| Small Grains News - NC State Extension
Cereal leaf beetle growth and population development can be tracked using a simple temperature-based model. Based on the temperatures in Salisbury, NC, this week (March 5-11, … Continue Reading| Small Grains News - NC State Extension
Be on the Lookout for Pepper Anthracnose Caused by Colletotrichum Scovillei| smallgrains.ces.ncsu.edu
Across the state we have seen some pale patches in wheat fields. This article describes some of the more common causes of these patches, and whether or not we should be concerned about grain quality in those fields. There are three common causes of these patches in 2024: Take-all, Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus, and Fusarium head ...| smallgrains.ces.ncsu.edu
Springs here, and with it the need to look out for wheat and barley diseases. Here are two tools to help us monitor disease risk and, if necessary, choose a fungicide.Fungicid … Continue Reading| Corn News - NC State Extension
(Adapted from: US Wheat & Barley Scab Initiative) It’s time to start preparing for winter small-grain planting. Here are some planting tips to aid in managing Fusarium head blight (FHB), also known as head scab. Tip #1: Plant wheat and barley varieties with some resistance Disease management should start with variety selection, as it’s your best bet for ...| smallgrains.ces.ncsu.edu
