Onofre Lab
@OnofreLab
Applied Row Crop Pathology Research and Extension Program of Dr. Rodrigo B. Onofre.
The 2025 Sorghum Connection Field Days is back with a packed agenda! Are you interested in fungicides, seed treatments, hybrid trials, cropping systems, fertility, hands-on drone activities for mapping and spraying applications? Register TODAY >>> ksgrainsorghum.org/sorghum-connec…
The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission, K-State Department of Plant Pathology, and K-State Research and Extension will host the 2025 Sorghum Connection field day series from August 27-29. Grab the details: buff.ly/1MB5OVM
The #SorghumConnection Field Day Series delivers boots-on-the-ground insights and face-to-face conversations that help you make the most of every acre. REGISTER today at ksgrainsorghum.org/sorghum-connec…
Start your weekend off right by securing your spot for the 2025 Sorghum Connection Field Days! The team is looking forward to bringing hands-on information surrounding sorghum profitability to Bavaria, Dighton, and Russell Aug. 27-29. RSVP here: buff.ly/6Yoz8Nv
Our @KSsorghum plots are looking phenomenal at the @HinemanFarms Here is our field days schedule 📍Aug 27 Bavaria, KS 📍Aug 28 Russell, KS 📍Aug 29 Dighton More info and REGISTRATION ksgrainsorghum.org/sorghum-connec…

🥃 Want to get your hands on a limited-edition KCGA 50th Anniversary bottle of bourbon? Join us at a Kansas Corn Listening Tour stop for your chance to win! 🎉 ✅ Get the details and register now at kscorn.com/tour #KSCorn #KCGA50 #BourbonGiveaway #ListeningTour
Wheat streak mosaic management starts now 👇
Volunteer wheat management is the first line of defense against wheat streak mosaic complex. Check out our recent article where we revisit recommendations for Kansas: bit.ly/4eSVKgP
(Sigh) True story. Southern rust snuck n - confirmed today in Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa. It's barely starting and we recommend scouting (for it and tar spot n eastern Nebraska). cropprotectionnetwork.org/maps/southern-… Common rust looks like Southern. Send samples @UNLPlantClinic @UNLExtension
Those #PeskyPustules are continuing their tour of Nebraska… Southern rust confirmed in Colfax county as well. @corndisease @tjcksn @UNLExtension
Have you checked out our biweekly #SorghumUpdate series lately? Each episode covers everything from industry headlines to timely agronomic insights—content that helps keep the sorghum industry growing strong. Catch the latest episodes here: buff.ly/XDUrrFL
Mizzou Crop & Pest Field Day today! Jeff did a great job sharing his PhD research on plant parasitic nematodes in Missouri soybean. @MUExtAgEnviron @MUplantclinic @missourisoybean
These are not tar spot. For tar spot prediction data near your farm, check out the Forecasting Tool at cropprotectionnetwork.org/crop-disease-f…. @badgercropdoc @MartinChilvers1 @tjcksn @baldpathologist @bobkemerait @alisonrISU @MandyBish1 @maddishires @NDSUExtension @DTelenko @OnofreLab…
Corn Leafhopper was confirmed in Kansas today in Reno County. Our statewide rapid response network with continue to monitor for corn leafhoppers which can carry corn stunt disease. Get all the information at kscorn.com/corndisease
Why are K-State, Kansas Corn and others taking a proactive approach to corn leafhoppers? Because early action matters when it comes to corn stunt. 🌽🔍 Learn more about our project at kscorn.com/corndisease #kscorn #cornstunt #fieldscouting @onofrelab @KSUPlantDr @KStateAgron
Our 2025 @kscorn integrated disease management trials are in full swing. Many kudos to @sfilbert10, Mario, and Luan for their amazing help. Stay tuned!!
This eUpdate has articles on weed and insect control in #cotton, tar spot in #corn update, late-season herbicides for corn, western bean cutworm activity, and more! Have a fun and safe 4th of July! bit.ly/4kpHpto #ksag
The southern rust map cropprotectionnetwork.org/maps/southern-… is NOT a "spray advisory" map. Follow the spread of the disease, determine corn growth stage, scout your crop, make a decision to apply a fungicide on budget, ROI, growth stage, presence of southern rust #mscrops @MississippiCorn
The best defense against corn stunt? Scouting for corn leafhoppers! 🧐🌽 K-State’s Dr. Rodrigo Onofre shares quick tips to help you scout your fields like a pro. Get the latest updates at kscorn.com/corndisease #kscorn #leafhoppers #cornstunt @onofrelab @KSUPlantDr @KStateAgron
Last plots were finally planted and I couldn’t be more grateful for our amazing team!
We are entering the time window when @kscorn producers should be scouting fields and assessing the need for a foliar fungicide application. For more info visit >>>> shorturl.at/fptmy <<<<

Tar spot management starts with proper ID. These are not tar spot.