Crown Rust Outbreak in North Florida Oats

Crown Rust Outbreak in North Florida Oats

by | Dec 13, 2013

Crown rust (Puccinia coranata) was found in over 3000 acres of oats in Levy, Suwannee and Madison counties in the last week. The most notable characteristic of the fungus is small pustules which contain orange-yellow spores. Rubbing the leaf with your fingers or a...

Small Grain Fungicide Decisions

by | Apr 12, 2013

Many small grains in the Panhandle are in boot stage or just beginning to flower. Photo Credit: Josh ThompsonConsiderable acreage of wheat and other small grains was planted this past fall because of the favorable prices. Much of the fall planted crop is already in...