A plant disease expert says whether crops emerged weeks ago or this week, farmers should watch for signs of infection. Dr.

Several different fungi cause stalk rot in corn across the U.S. Corn Belt, and gibberella stalk rot is among the most common forms. Stalk rot depresses yields some 5% each year, and it’s not ...

Crop rotation to a nonhost crop like corn for two years and reducing ... Fungicide seed treatments that are labeled for red crown rot may help protect against early-season infections.

Altogether, 79 million bushels of corn were impacted by corn ear rot in 2024. 1 Not only will they reduce yields and grain quality, but they can harbor dangerous toxins that are unsafe for animal ...

Anthracnose can be found on all parts of corn throughout the growing season. However, the disease is most often observed as a 1) leaf blight or spot, 2) top dieback, or 3) stalk rot. Foliar symptoms ...

PALMYRA, Mo. — Zach Burch speaks confidently about his corn and soybean crops. “Things look the best it’s looked in several years,” the Palmyra farmer said.