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Testing wheat for vomitoxin is crucial
WOOSTER, Ohio — With wheat harvest now under way in Ohio, sampling and testing for vomitoxin in head scab-infected wheat is vital to prevent further losses and avoid potential health problems in humans and livestock. Pierce Paul, an Ohio State University Extension plant pathologist and small grains specialist, said that grain elevators will likely be
Nematode resistance in soybeans beneficial
Breeders have identified soybean varieties with genetic resistance to the nematodes and have used them to create new resistant varieties.
Farmers market locator to include ag businesses
FarmFreshWV is a farmers market locator that’s expanding to include food and agricultural businesses. Find out how to add yours to the database.
New method of developing nematode-resistant soybeans
A new method, developed by University of Illinois researchers, is able to quantify naturally occurring genetic resistance to the soybean cyst nematode.
Can biocontrol nematodes combat corn rootworm?
Northern New York farmers and a research team led by Cornell University entomologist Elson Shields are now evaluating their use to combat corn rootworm.
Watch out for vomitoxins in straw
Learn what conditions and characteristics can increase the risk for vomitoxins in straw.
Time out: Test now for soybean cyst nematode
WOOSTER, Ohio — Harvesting corn and soybeans may be the only thing on the minds of Ohio growers at the moment, but they shouldn’t overlook the importance of soil testing for soybean cyst nematode. Soil sampling in the fall is the first step to a soybean cyst nematode management program and the best way to
Growers shouldn’t rely on chemical treatments for vomitoxin in grain
WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio growers may be concerned about moldy grain and vomitoxin development in storage, but they shouldn’t rely on chemical treatments to prevent any further contamination, says an Ohio State University Extension plant pathologist. “I’ve fielded questions from growers as to whether or not vomitoxin will increase in storage over time, if vomitoxin
Loans available on wheat contaminated with vomitoxin
Commodity Credit Corporation to make marketing assistance loans, LDPs on contaminated 2003 crop wheat.
Certain cover crop greatly reduces population of soybean cyst nematode
COLUMBUS — The benefits of cover crops continue to grow. Touted for conserving soil while filling forage needs, some plant varieties also have the potential to suppress soybean cyst nematode populations in no-till fields. Ohio State University researchers in the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science have found that Italian ryegrass (also known as annual
