G. Boyd Padgett

G. Boyd Padgett is Professor and Extension/Research Row Crop Plant Pathologist at Louisiana State University's College of Agriculture. He serves as State Small Grains and Peanut Specialist and Interim Soybean Specialist, developing disease management programs for major Louisiana crops including corn, cotton, grain sorghum, peanut, soybean, and small grains.

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Dr. Padgett's research focuses on the epidemiology and management of fungal pathogens affecting row crops. His work emphasizes field-based solutions through variety evaluation, fungicide efficacy trials, and integrated disease management strategies. He has secured over $3 million in grant funding from organizations including the United Soybean Board, USDA, and National Peanut Board.

Recent publications address soybean rust monitoring systems, fungicide resistance mechanisms in Cercospora species, nematode management in cotton, and integrated disease management strategies for wheat and soybeans. His extension program delivers practical disease management solutions through over 170 local, state, and national presentations and media engagements.

Dr. Padgett teaches plant disease management courses and mentors graduate students. His extension publications provide disease management guidelines for Louisiana growers, addressing emerging threats like target spot of cotton and Fusarium head blight of wheat.