Crop Diseases
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Wheat, Economics, Crop Diseases, Fungicides, Ag Africa, Weather,

Wheat blast has made the intercontinental jump to Africa

For the first time, wheat blast, a fast-acting and devastating fungal disease, has been reported on the African continent, according to a new article published by scientists from the Zambian Agricultural Research Institute (ZARI), the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and the US Department of Agriculture – Foreign Disease Weed Science Research Unit (USDA-ARS)

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, Crop Diseases,

09/24/2020 SOURCE: www.nwaonline.com

IN THE GARDEN: Leaf spots unattractive, but not harmful at present

Q I have these three hydrangea plants that have these black spots on them. They are planted along the same side of our house that faces east, so get morning sun and afternoon shade and watered about twice a week. They started this last year. Can you tell me what is going on and what to do or not do? I took these pictures about three weeks ago, and now the largest two have suddenly thinned out a lot but still have a few blooms and new growth. Help! I am new to gardening.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Education U.S. NorthEast, Beekeeping, Crop Diseases, Research, Genes /Genetics, World Hunger, Ag Africa, Plant Breeding,

A newly held study gives biodiversity critical of Shea production in Africa - africanfairtradesociety

According to a recent study led by scientists from Trinity College Dublin, Shea yield is likely to benefit varieties of shrubs and trees in parkland habitats in West Africa.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Education U.S. NorthEast, Water, Sustainability, Crop Diseases, Research, World Population,

Virginia researchers studying 'the sound of plants dancing' to improve agriculture

What do dancing plants sound like?

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Economics, Sustainability, Crop Diseases, Research, World Hunger, World Population,

Tar Spot: An Understudied Disease Threatening Corn Production in the Americas

Tar spot of corn has been a major foliar disease in several Latin American countries since 1904. In 2015, tar spot was first documented in the United States and has led to significant yield losses ...

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Agriculture US, Crop Diseases,

09/01/2020 SOURCE: www.farmprogress.com

Long-term advice for preventing stalk rot

Corn Illustrated: Here are tips that should minimize problems with stalk rot.

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TOPIC(S): Pesticides, Crop Consultant, Pest Control, Crop Diseases, World Hunger, Ag Africa,

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