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Wheat Entomology Newsletter

Request For Crop Rotation Field Sites: CWRF-funded research projectAs part of our CWRF-funded research, we are studying the impacts of crop rotations on sawfly infestations, and we need more field sites! If you are interested in participating, please contact Adam about your rotation history and our team will come to sample your fields. Adam Osterholzer: […]

Colorado Wheat Disease Newsletter

Summary: Low levels of stripe rust was detected in Colorado, along with moderate levels of bacterial and viral diseases. Dr. Robyn Roberts Field Crops Pathologist and CSU Assistant Professor Robyn.Roberts@colostate.edu* 970-491-8239*Email is the best way to reach me Disease Observations Stripe RustStripe rust was found in Kit Carson and Yuma counties at very low levels […]

Colorado Wheat Outlook Report – May 10, 2024

Most of Eastern Colorado saw cooler-than-normal temperatures this week, with wind and little moisture. Conditions have worsened in the southeastern corner of the state and the area has entered a D2 drought. Next week’s forecast shows warmer (but still fairly mild) temperatures, with a chance of decent moisture mid-week in locations south of I-70.

Colorado Wheat Outlook Report – May 10, 2024

Most of Eastern Colorado saw cooler-than-normal temperatures this week, with wind and little moisture. Conditions have worsened in the southeastern corner of the state and the area has entered a D2 drought. Next week’s forecast shows warmer (but still fairly mild) temperatures, with a chance of decent moisture mid-week in locations south of I-70.

Colorado Wheat Outlook Report – May 3, 2024

Most of Northeastern Colorado received much-needed rain last weekend. Totals ranged anywhere from 1 in. to 4.5 in. However, the high rainfall totals completely missed Southeastern Colorado where conditions are deteriorating.

Colorado Wheat Outlook Report – May 3, 2024

Most of Northeastern Colorado received much-needed rain last weekend. Totals ranged anywhere from 1 in. to 4.5 in. However, the high rainfall totals completely missed Southeastern Colorado where conditions are deteriorating.

Colorado Wheat Disease Newsletter

Summary: TriMV was detected in Colorado. Watch for stripe rust, viruses, fusarium head blight, root and crown rots, and fungal leaf diseases. *Addendum: My group detected bacterial leaf streak disease in samples from Southeastern Colorado today. While this has not been a major problem in Colorado in the past, the disease has been re-emerging and […]

Colorado Wheat Outlook Report – April 26, 2024

There was not much change to the overall crop condition this week. However, there are reports of cutworms, especially in the northeast corner of the state. There is rain in the forecast this weekend for the area north of I-70.