The Crop Science Podcast Show - Dr. Damon Smith: Tar Spot & White Mold in Crops | Ep. 38
Sep 03, 2024
In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Damon Smith, a professor and extension specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, shares his expertise on disease management in field crops. Dr. Smith discusses approaches to disease forecasting systems, the challenges posed by diseases like Tar Spot in corn and white mold in soybeans, and strategies for managing mycotoxins in silage. Join us for practical tips that can boost crop management!
What will you learn:
- Disease modeling and forecasting
- Decision support systems
- Managing mycotoxins
- Tar Spot challenges
- Fungicide timing
Meet the guest:
Dr. Damon Smith is a professor and extension specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, specializing in field crop pathology. With a Ph.D. and M.S. in Plant Pathology from North Carolina State University and a B.S. in Biology from SUNY Geneseo, Dr. Smith’s research focuses on disease forecasting and management in crops like corn, soybeans, and wheat.
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