Asian Soybean Rust

Aug 01, 2014

By Stephanie Hollifield

Asian Soybean Rust

At this time, Asian Soybean Rust has not been reported in Georgia. However, as with most crop diseases, conditions are favorable for the development of Asian Soybean Rust and when it appears the disease could develop quickly. Of course, our weather patterns will be the driving factor behind the spread and increased risk of this disease. Asian Soybean Rust has been found active in kudzu in southwest Alabama and the peninsula of Florida. We should begin planning our soybean protection program, while keeping in mind that we are most concerned about protection from bloom until early pod stage. The R1 – R5 is the critical zone that requires protection. Currently, we are in the position to apply fungicides as a early protection/preventative measure. We may consider tank mixing fungicide options with other pesticide applications. Historically, during seasons of heavy disease pressure, we are in much better positions to increase soybean yields when fungicide applications are made.

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Source : uga.edu

Video: Agriculture Secretary Rollins Speaks at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim

One of the highlights at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, was an address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. During her remarks, she thanked America’s farmers and ranchers and said the Trump Administration is fully aware that food security is national security.

She also acknowledged the challenging times in Farm Country with low commodity prices and high input costs and said that’s why the President stepped in to help with the recent Bridge Assistance Program.

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck says that Farm Bureau members are appreciative of the help and looks forward to working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and its presence in Washington, DC to keep farmers and ranchers in business.

Secretary Rollins said the Trump Administration is also committed to helping ranchers build back America’s cattle herd while also providing more high-quality U.S. beef at the meat case for consumers.

And she also announced more assistance for specialty crop producers who only received a fraction of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA).

It’s important to note that producers who qualify for Farmer Bridge Assistance can expect the Farm Service Agency to start issuing payments in late February. For more information, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center.