Red-Breasted Leaf Beetle Threatens Grain Crops in Rostov: Monitoring and Control Strategies
Recent phytosanitary surveys in Rostov Oblast have identified an infestation of the red-breasted leaf beetle (Oulema melanopus), a destructive pest ...
Tag: crop protection
Fusarium Stalk Rot: A Silent Yield Thief – How to Protect Your Corn Crop
Fusarium stalk rot, caused primarily by Fusarium verticillioides and related species, is a major concern for corn growers worldwide. The disease reduces ...
Southern Rust in Corn: A Growing Threat to Yields and How to Combat It
Southern rust (Puccinia polysora) is a formidable fungal disease that poses a significant threat to corn production, particularly in the ...
Gray Leaf Spot in Corn: How to Protect Your Crop from 50% Yield Loss
Gray leaf spot (Cercospora zeae-maydis) remains one of the most economically damaging diseases in corn, with Purdue University confirming potential ...
Tar Spot in Corn: Emerging Threat, Proven Strategies, and How to Protect Your Yield
Tar spot (Phyllachora maydis) has become one of the most concerning diseases for corn growers in the U.S. Since its ...
Wheat Crisis in Russia’s Rostov Region: Septoria Threatens 50% Yield Loss Amid Water Scarcity
The Rostov Oblast, which contributed 10.2 million tons of wheat in 2024 (37% of Russia’s total production), is now battling a severe ...
Revolutionizing Salt-Stress Management: Potassium and Thiourea Synergy in Wheat Cultivation
This research explores innovative solutions to combat salt stress in wheat cultivation, presenting a breakthrough combination of potassium and thiourea ...
Spring Sowing Nears Completion: Key Fertiliser and Crop Protection Strategies for 2025 Success
Thanks to a favourable March weather window, the sowing of spring cereals in Ireland is nearly complete, according to Teagasc. ...
Targeting Top Yields: How Strategic Fungicide Use Can Maximize Your Winter Barley in 2025
Thanks to favourable sowing conditions in autumn 2024, winter barley plantings in the UK and Ireland have increased significantly for ...
Maximizing Yield and Quality in Spring Barley: Fungicide and PGR Strategies for 2024
As spring barley drilling progresses across the UK, growers are being reminded of the critical importance of early planning for ...
