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Seeing Orange in Your Corn?

September 19, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Kentucky Ag Extension

University of Kentucky Ag Extension explains what southern rust and answers common questions about this corn disease that was very prevalent in 2015.

Tar Spot on Corn Confirmed in the U.S.

September 15, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Purdue University Extension

A corn disease not previously reported in the U.S., tar spot was identified in Indiana this week, reports Purdue University Extension. This is the first confirmation of the disease in the states.

Stalk and Ear Rot Diseases Developing Early

September 1, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Nebraska is starting to see early evidence of stalk and ear rot diseases. As harvest approaches, growers should watch for early symptoms and consider monitoring high risk fields.

Consider Fungicide on Corn, Skip Insecticide

July 19, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

This may be the year to apply a foliar fungicide to minimize losses from disease. But only tank-mix an insecticide with it after you’ve thoroughly scouted your field.

Fungicide Use and Precautions in Corn

July 6, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Disease development in corn is quite early, so significant disease is possible in certain fields and growers are considering a fungicide application to slow its progress.

Seven Questions To Ask Before Late Fungicide Applications

August 5, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

You can bet if you're a grower here in the Mid-atlantic, you've seen your share of corn diseases.

Corn Gene Helps Fight Multiple Leaf Diseases

February 7, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: USDA

A specific gene in corn seems to confer resistance to three important leaf diseases, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and their university colleagues.

Leaf Loss In Stressed Corn

August 14, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Emerson Nafziger, University of Illinois

As the dry weather continues and the Illinois corn crop rating continues to slip, we've received reports of loss of lower leaves with what seem to be different symptoms than we usually see under dry conditions.

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