Observations
The pictures on this page are observations of what we are finding in levels of weed control, insect and disease activity in East Yorkshire and the surrounding area up to the end of this season.
2017 / 2018
OWBM
OWBM larvae found in wheat ear early July
Fungiside
Missed strip this season showing importance of fungicide strategy in a variety of wheat susceptible to rust
Black Grass
Late sprays still working: Susceptible large black grass killed by SU chemistry
Blackgrass
Level of Resistance to SU chemistry is seen as variable
Black Grass
Black grass emerging in winter
Weather Damage
Low temperature and wind in early March caused visible damage in wheat
Yellow Rust
Foci of yellow rust found on 22nd February on Revelation and Diego drilled on 10th and 16th October
Blackgrass
Pre- emergent sprays are working well on black grass despite challenging seedbeds
Blackgrass
Blackgrass dormancy is 27% this year
Flea Beetle
Phoma appearing early this year found in late September, enhanced by wet weather, flea beetle activity noted
Rainfall (mm) this week| Mon 16th Jul |  | 1.8 mm |
| Tue 17th Jul | | 7.4 mm |
| Wed 18th Jul | | 0.0 mm |
| Thu 19th Jul | | 0.0 mm |
| Fri 20th Jul | | 0.0 mm |
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