In descending order, by date published.
12/9/2020 (major revision)
Authors: Andy Bailey, Ric Bessin, Lowell Bush, Ann Fisher, J.D. Green, Bill Pearce, Edwin Ritchey, Wayne Sanderson, Will Snell
The 2022 season will be remembered as a year of extremes in weather patterns. Early in the field season, 2022 brought extreme drought and heat during transplanting in May and June followed by excessive rainfall in July in some areas. These conditions led to growers making significant replanting decisions as transplant shock was very widespread. There was a return of extremely dry conditions in August that extended through nearly the entire curing season. It was the driest field conditions that most burley and dark tobacco growers have experienced since 2012, and the driest curing season that many growers could recall. 2022 further emphasized the importance of access to irrigation to sustain the tobacco crop through extended dry periods in the field, as well as tight barns that allow management of air-flow to moderate the effects of dry curing seasons.
Departments: Agricultural Economics, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, Entomology, Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Tags:
Size: 5.74 mb
Pages: 92
9/29/2020 (new)
Authors: Andy Bailey, Bob Pearce
There has been recent interest from tobacco dealers in purchasing Connecticut Broadleaf tobacco produced in Kentucky and Tennessee. Connecticut Broadleaf has traditionally been grown in areas of the Connecticut River Valley in Connecticut and Massachusetts. However, decreased production in this area along with increased demand for natural leaf cigar wrappers has caused tobacco dealers to pursue other tobacco-producing areas for this type. At first glance, Connecticut Broadleaf tobacco resembles dark air-cured tobacco, but generally has enhanced leaf quality characteristics that can increase its potential value for use as cigar binders and wrappers.
Departments: Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Agronomy (AGR series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, tobacco
Size: 806 kb
Pages: 4
3/31/2020 (new)
Authors: Emily Pfeufer
Target spot and frogeye leaf spot are the major fungal leaf spot diseases of tobacco grown in Kentucky. Burley and dark tobacco are susceptible to these leaf spot diseases; however, dark tobacco tends to be affected to a lesser extent than burley. Yield losses to target spot can exceed 50% in some years; frogeye reduces yields up to 30%, but can affect quality so severely that cured leaf may be declined. Integrated approaches, including good greenhouse production practices, crop rotation, and timely fungicide applications, will optimize management of these diseases.
Departments: Plant Pathology
Series: Tobacco Disease: Plant Pathology Factsheet (PPFS-AG-T series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, pests, plant diseases, tobacco
Size: 1.21 mb
Pages: 4
3/9/2020 (new)
Authors: Emily Pfeufer
Black shank is one of the most important diseases of burley and dark tobacco in Kentucky. It tends to cause the greatest losses in fields with a history of black shank, during seasons with a wet to moderate early season followed by a dry August. Management is dependent on the successful combination of crop rotation, resistant varieties, and soil-directed fungicide applications.
Departments: Plant Pathology
Series: Tobacco Disease: Plant Pathology Factsheet (PPFS-AG-T series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, pests, plant diseases, production practices, tobacco
Size: 2.00 mb
Pages: 3
7/1/2019 (minor revision)
Authors: Bob Pearce, Emily Pfeufer
Management of resistance to fungicides is based on alternating the use of particular modes of action, or FRAC groups, which essentially presents multiple different challenges to the fungal population. Overall, fungi that are naturally resistant to a mode of action are very rare in the environment. Challenging a population with multiple different modes of action will reduce the chance of developing widespread resistance, which will prolong the efficacy of these chemicals.
Departments: Plant and Soil Sciences, Plant Pathology
Series: Tobacco Disease: Plant Pathology Factsheet (PPFS-AG-T series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, pests, plant diseases, tobacco
Size: 473 kb
Pages: 4
3/1/2018 (major revision)
Authors: Emily Pfeufer
Damping-off and target spot occur each year in tobacco transplant crops in Kentucky. These diseases can cause significant levels of damage to tobacco seedlings. Once considered minor problems in float beds, both have increased steadily in importance in recent years. Sound management practices and early recognition of these diseases are keys to preventing serious losses during the transplant production cycle.
Departments: Plant Pathology
Series: Tobacco Disease: Plant Pathology Factsheet (PPFS-AG-T series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, pests, plant diseases, tobacco
Size: 727 kb
Pages: 4
3/1/2018 (major revision)
Authors: Emily Pfeufer
Collar rot can be found in tobacco float beds each year in Kentucky, causing a great deal of concern when it makes its appearance. Severe losses to this disease tend to be rare but can occur if care is not taken to minimize risk of disease development and reduce spread after it appears.
Departments: Plant Pathology
Series: Tobacco Disease: Plant Pathology Factsheet (PPFS-AG-T series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, pests, plant diseases, tobacco
Size: 666 kb
Pages: 3
7/25/2012 (new)
Authors: Bob Pearce, Mark Purschwitz, John Wilhoit
This safety bulletin is intended to offer introductory safety training to tobacco workers in conjunction with a farm walk-around. It was written as if you and your workers are standing in or around the object currently being discussed, e.g., a tractor, with you or a designated assistant pointing out the various safety issues listed in the bulletin. It is not meant to be used as a stand-alone bulletin, especially just in a room, unless you have already gone through the walk-around and are reviewing points or having a discussion. It must be used out by the barn, equipment, or other subject being discussed.
Departments: Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, tobacco
Size: 476 kb
Pages: 16
6/1/2011 (new)
Authors: Kenny Seebold
Blackleg becomes a concern whenever Kentucky experiences extended periods of warm, wet, overcast weather in the spring. This disease, also referred to as bacterial soft rot, is one of the most serious problems likely to be encountered on tobacco seedlings. Blackleg has the potential for destroying large numbers of plants in a relatively short period of time. As with other diseases in the float system, proper management goes a long way in preventing problems with blackleg.
Departments: Plant Pathology
Series: Tobacco Disease: Plant Pathology Factsheet (PPFS-AG-T series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, pests, plant diseases, tobacco
Size: 428 kb
Pages: 2
5/1/2011 (new)
Authors: Kenny Seebold
Pythium root rot is the most common disease found in tobacco float beds in Kentucky; it can cause severe losses or delays in transplanting. Damage caused by this disease can be minimized through a combination of sound management practices and timely application of fungicide.
Departments: Plant Pathology
Series: Tobacco Disease: Plant Pathology Factsheet (PPFS-AG-T series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, pests, plant diseases, tobacco
Size: 883 kb
Pages: 3
7/29/2010 (new)
Authors: Dave Ash, George Duncan, John Wilhoit
Curing facilities for housing tobacco can be expensive. However, using pallet racks for suspending stick tobacco, a recently developed technique for curing burley tobacco, can offer tobacco growers an alternative that substantially reduces long-term investment.
Departments: Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Series: Agricultural Engineering (AEN series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, tobacco
Size: 513 kb
Pages: 6
9/18/2007 (new)
Authors: Andy Bailey
Double crop curing is the practice of curing two crops of tobacco in the same barn and growing season. The practice of double crop curing has been utilized by some dark-fired tobacco growers for several years but has increased in recent years as growers have attempted to consolidate operations a nd incre a se efficienc y of production. Tobacco buying companies have started accepting the crop earlier than in the past to better accommodate this practice.
Departments: Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Agronomy (AGR series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, tobacco
Size: 190 kb
Pages: 6
7/11/2007 (minor revision)
Authors: Andy Bailey
Departments: Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Agronomy (AGR series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, tobacco
Size: 163 kb
Pages: 2
3/1/2006 (minor revision)
Authors: Andy Bailey, J.D. Green, Gary Palmer
Departments: Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Agronomy (AGR series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, tobacco
Size: 612 kb
Pages: 8
4/1/2005 (new)
Authors: George Duncan, Larry Swetnam, Linus Walton
Departments: Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Series: Agricultural Engineering (AEN series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, tobacco
Size: 631 kb
Pages: 8
7/1/2004 (new)
Authors: George Duncan
Departments: Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Series: Agricultural Engineering (AEN series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, tobacco
Size: 552 kb
Pages: 12
6/30/1999 (new)
Authors: Gary Palmer, Bob Pearce
Departments: Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Agronomy (AGR series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, tobacco
Size: 105 kb
Pages: 2
5/1/1999 (minor revision)
Authors: George Duncan, Steve Isaacs
Departments: Agricultural Economics, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, tobacco
Size: 202 kb
Pages: 8
1/10/1999 (new)
Authors: Bill Nesmith, Gary Palmer, Bob Pearce, Lee Townsend
Departments: Entomology, Plant and Soil Sciences, Plant Pathology
Series: Interdepartmental (ID series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, tobacco
Size: 445 kb
Pages: 8
6/1/1997 (new)
Authors: Steve Goetz, Will Snell
Departments: Agricultural Economics
Series: Agricultural Economics (AEC series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, tobacco
Size: 217 kb
Pages: 2
9/1/1996 (new)
Authors: Will Snell
Departments: Agricultural Economics
Series: Agricultural Economics (AEC series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, tobacco
Size: 113 kb
Pages: 2
2/1/1996 (new)
Authors: Gary Palmer, Bob Pearce
Departments: Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Agronomy (AGR series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, nutrient management, production practices, tobacco
Size: 180 kb
Pages: 2
2/1/1996 (new)
Authors: Gary Palmer, Bob Pearce
Departments: Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Agronomy (AGR series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, tobacco
Size: 196 kb
Pages: 2
10/1/1991 (reprinted)
Authors: Orlando Chambers, Will Snell
Departments: Agricultural Economics
Series: Agricultural Economics (AEC series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, tobacco
Size: 67 kb
Pages: 7
4/1/1987 (new)
Authors: J.L. Sims, Ken Wells
Departments: Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Agronomy (AGR series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, nutrient management, production practices, tobacco
Size: 33 kb
Pages:
8/1/1985 (new)
Authors: J.L. Sims, Ken Wells
Departments: Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Agronomy (AGR series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, soil and land, tobacco
Size: 12 kb
Pages:
5/1/1979 (reprinted)
Authors: W.O. Atkinson, Jones Smiley
Departments: Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Agronomy (AGR series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, nutrient management, production practices, tobacco
Size: 6 kb
Pages:
3/1/1979 (reprinted)
Authors: W.O. Atkinson, Jones Smiley, Jones Smiley
Departments: Plant and Soil Sciences
Series: Agronomy (AGR series)
Tags: crops and plants, farm crops, tobacco
Size: 7 kb
Pages:
