Wheat Disease Identification Guide
This Wheat Disease Identification Guide helps growers compare wheat symptoms in the field with common diseases. Fill it in by hand and keep it with your farm records for later seasons.
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The steps on this page
- Describe leaf spots, pustules or streaks
- Note growth stage when seen
- Check stems and crowns for lesions
- Look at heads for bleaching or mold
- Record field pattern and residue history
- Note recent rain, humidity and temperature
- Take photos and collect samples
- Send samples to a diagnostic lab if unsure
How to use this guide
Read the steps once through before you start, then keep the page nearby while you work. Use the notes lines to add what your own setup needs.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA.
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