Southern Alberta Disease Update

We should be extra diligent in scouting for disease this year as wet conditions last season and continuous rain this spring are promoting the spread of leaf spot on cereal crops.  Winter wheat growers should be conscious of timing to optimize on leaf disease and fusuriam control at heading out stage.

Disease found in crop for the week of June 13-19 (especially cereal on cereal crop rotations):
Septoria leaf blotch (in both wheat and barley)
Tan spot (wheat)