Disease is often a major contributor to crop damage and yield losses in barley. However, for most barley diseases there are best management practices that can minimize damage and maximize yields.

Notable diseases affecting barley include:

• Common root rot
• Ergot
• Fusarium head blight
• Net and spot blotch
• Scald
• Septoria leaf spot
• Smut
• Stripe rust

For more information:

• Controlling Barley Diseases in Direct Seeding Systems