Southern rust spotted in eastern Corn Belt
Southern corn rust, a fungus caused by Puccinia polysora, thrives in temperatures above 80 F with high humidity, particularly if corn has been planted late.
Now is the time to address Gray Leaf Spot, Anthracnose Leaf Blight
Gray leaf spot leads to leaf tissue loss, a decrease in plant sugars and decreased grain production. It is considered the world’s most yield-limiting disease in corn…
Ear rots reported across corn belt
As harvest begins, it is important to continue scouting fields for diseases, including ear rots