MSU Extension Emergency Management

Soybean Rust

Soybean rust is a serious disease that has caused crop losses in other areas of the world. It is caused by two types of fungi and is spread by windborne spores. This site provides much more information on soybean rust. The disease has only been confirmed in Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida so far.

• Asian Soybean Rust - A document outlining how to prepare and respond in case of Soybean Rust from South Dakota State University.
• Fungicide Application Technology for Soybean Rust - 2006 - Advice on techniques and equipment in regards to fungicide application for soybean rust. Provided by the Michigan State University Field Crops AoE Team.
• PMN Soybean Rust Information Center - A portal to numerous Soybean Rust resources provided by the Plant Management Network.
• Soybean Rust - USDA - A site from the USDA including information on the disease, identification and more.
• Soybean Rust Fungicide Use Guidelines for 2006 - A fact sheet provided by the Michigan State University Field Crops AoE Team on when and when not to spray fungicide to combat soybean rust. The sheet also includes information on fungicide basics.

The sites listed here provide a great deal of information on Sudden Oak Death; what it is, where it is and more. Sudden Oak Death can rapidly kill different species of Oak.

Note: As of yet, Sudden Oak Death has not appeared in Michigan

• EDEN - Basic information and history on Sudden Oak Death as well as more resources.
• Sudden Oak Death Fact Sheet - Overview of Sudden Oak Death produced by the North Central Region Integrated Pest Management Center

The following is a set of resources for finding further information on the Emerald Ash Borer. These insects are an extreme threat to Ash trees.

• MSU Center for Integrated Plant Science (CIPS) - A pest alert containing information on identification, biology, distribution, andy symptoms of the Emerald Ash Borer.
• Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) - An extensive resource on the Emerald Ash Borer containing general information, maps, publications, photo galleries, and press releases.
• United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service - A thorough site containing information on identification, infestation, quarantines, control and management, as well as Ash tree resources.

The following is a set of resources for finding further information on the West Nile Virus. West Nile is commonly spread by mosquitos.

• Emerging Disease Issues - West Nile Virus - A site produced cooperatively by departments of the state governement, including the Michigan Department of Agriculture, that covers general information, health issues, mosquitos, and more.
• US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - A site containing information on what everyone should know concerning West Nile, information on more specific topics, and resources for further knowledge.
• EDEN: West Nile Virus - A good source of general mosquito and West Nile information from EDEN, the Extension Disaster Education Network.