University Information Bank

This section of the site contains an index of articles, links and information related to controlling weeds, insects and disease in agricultural crops. The Info Bank spotlights corn and soybeans at this time and will soon be expanded to include all major crops.

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  • How late blight takes hold 02/03/2012
    Late blight is an economically devastating disease for potato growers worldwide, causing tens of billions of dollars worth of damage each year. Now, a research team from Japan and the UK has determined the molecular structure of the disease effector. Read more on their findins from this Potato Grower article.

    Site Provided By: Potato Grower


  • Fine tuning cotton insect management for 2012 02/01/2012
    Read about insect management in cotton including thrips control, nematode management, plant bugs, aphids, fall armyworms, and stink bugs at the link below.

    Site Provided By: Auburn University Extension


  • Little cherry virus presents big problems for orchards across state 02/01/2012
    Continued grower vigilance next spring is needed to keep little cherry disease under control, a Washington State University research scientist says. Cool, wet springs for two years in a row has increased visibility of the virus, Find out more on the virus from this Capital Press article.

    Site Provided By: The Capital Press


  • TX steps up citrus greening defense 02/01/2012
    Texas citrus groves have been treated for psyllids and a detection survey is underway in the wake of the discovery of citrus greening in the Lone Star State. Read more on the defense from this Packer article.

    Site Provided By: The Packer


  • AZ veg IPM: seed corn maggots, abiotic diseases, herbicide injury 01/27/2012
    The latest Arizona Vegetable Integrated Pest Management Update was released Jan. 25, 2012 and is provided in this Western Farm Press article. It features news on seed corn maggots in spring melon plantings, abiotic diseases, and herbicide injury to wheat following a lettuce crop.

    Site Provided By: Western Farm Press
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