Articles written by Jeffrey M. Chilson


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  • Disease Pathogens Of Corn Discussion Nov. 1 In Culbertson

    Jeffrey M. Chilson and Dr. Frankie Crutcher|Oct 31, 2018

    At 2 pm, on November 1st, 2018, MSU Extension in Roosevelt County will be hosting Dr. Frankie Crutcher, plant pathologist from MSU Eastern Agriculture Research Center, to discuss disease pathogens of corn. The presentations will be held at the Roosevelt County Complex at 307 Broadway in Culbertson. Dr. Crutcher will be discussing “Understanding molds and mycotoxins in corn”. Mycotoxins, produced by fungal pathogens of corn and other cereals, pose a serious threat to crop production as well as human and animal health. During this pre...

  • Disease Pathogens Of Corn Discussion Nov. 1 In Culbertson

    Jeffrey M. Chilson|Oct 24, 2018

    At 2 pm, on November 1st, 2018, MSU Extension in Roosevelt County will be hosting Dr. Frankie Crutcher, plant pathologist from MSU Eastern Agriculture Research Center, to discuss disease pathogens of corn. The presentations will be held at the Roosevelt County Complex at 307 Broadway in Culbertson. Dr. Crutcher will be discussing “Understanding molds and mycotoxins in corn”. Mycotoxins, produced by fungal pathogens of corn and other cereals, pose a serious threat to crop production as well as human and animal health. During this pre...

  • Extension Update: Cutworms in Northeast Montana and Western North Dakota

    Jeffrey M. Chilson|Jun 1, 2016

    Montana State University Extension has received reports of cutworms in Northeast Montana and Western North Dakota (Roosevelt, Sheridan, Valley and Williams County). Cutworms are moths that are native to North America with one reproductive cycle per year. The larvae of the moth is the stage that is damaging to crops. There are two main types of cutworms present in the MonDak region and both varieties may cause damage to small grains, alfalfa, canola, peas and sugar beets. Pale Western Cutworm larvae feed on the plants’ stems below the surface a...