Pest and Disease Watch: What to Look for Based on Survey Data

As crops advance through the season, the threat of insect and disease pressures continues to rise. In this webinar, Kelly Estes, State Survey Coordinator with the Illinois Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey Program, and Dr. Ahmad Fakhoury, professor of plant pathology at Southern Illinois University, shared current field data and observations to help farmers recognize and respond to potential problems early. Their presentations focused on what to watch for and how to take action before pests and diseases affect crop performance.

About the Author: Kelsey Litchfield

Kelsey Litchfield is the Agronomic Outreach Manager for the Illinois Soybean Association. In her role, she manages Field Advisor's media platforms and assists the agronomy team with events and field days. A native of Rio, IL, Kelsey earned her bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2017 where she double majored in Agricultural Communications and Broadcast Journalism.