Stripe rust, a crop disease seldom found in Minnesota and North Dakota, has popped in wheat fields in northwestern Minnesota and elsewhere. But warm weather in late June and early July should prevent ...

A research team has identified two novel genetic mechanisms for disease resistance in wheat, offering promising strategies to enhance resilience against powdery mildew and stripe rust. The discoveries ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BELHAVEN, N.C. (WNCT)– After a drop in temperatures and a mix of spring weather, crops in eastern North Carolina, specifically ...

Genes have been identified that confer resistance to multiple leaf rust species in barley. The findings by an international team, led by KAUST researchers, could transform the breeding of durable ...

Wheat growers are urged to re-evaluate fungicide strategies for 2026 now the new race of yellow rust has overcome the YR15 resistance gene widely used in winter wheat varieties. Jonathan Blake ...

Tom Clayman has yet to harvest the latest in wheat seed technology growing in his company’s fields near Yoder, Kansas. However, the Kauffman Seeds owner is already fielding calls from farmers wanting ...

In-field crop sensors that can detect the presence of active yellow rust spores are being tested on commercial farms this year, after encouraging results ...

There are fears of poor harvest in the North Rift due to high humidity and high cost of chemicals to control stem and leaf rust diseases. Wheat farmers may realise low production unless they invest ...