FARGO - Wheat streak mosaic virus (WSMV) has been detected in early planted winter wheat and concern has arisen about this disease in volunteer spring wheat. There are several areas of concern, ...

AMARILLO - The Texas High Plains high winds are known for causing more than just bad hair days; they are a major contributor to the spread of wheat curl mite-transmitted viral diseases in wheat.

As 2022 transitioned into 2023, drought conditions have continued to plague the current wheat crop and many producers in the High Plains have reported mites in their fields. Tom Royer, integrated pest ...

AMARILLO – The wheat curl mite is a minute menace that wreaks havoc on the region's wheat crop; but it has no enemies currently that can take it out. That doesn't mean Texas AgriLife Research ...

BOZEMAN (AP) - A brown wheat mite is appearing in the Golden Triangle, damaging winter wheat crops to the point some producers may have to plow out their stands, the Montana State Extension Service ...

The rain delays and weather concerns that plagued this year’s growing season and dogged down harvest progress indicate favorable conditions for volunteer wheat establishment. As a result, Kansas ...

Wheat streak mosaic virus is a viral disease that attacks wheat, oats and barley plants. Based on observations, the 2015 wheat crop experienced tremendously high levels of wheat streak mosaic virus ...

The wheat curl mite is a minute menace that wreaks havoc on the Texas region's wheat crop, but it has no enemies currently that can take it out. That doesn't mean scientists aren't trying to find ways ...

High winds are a major contributor to the spread of wheat curl mite–transmitted viral diseases in wheat. Cultural control is not very effective because the wind can spread the mites and thus ...