Now is not the time to scout for corn diseases
Corn harvest is well underway in Illinois and we should move through our harvest at a decent rate given the current forecast. It is at this time every year…
Tar spot starting to flare up in parts of Northern Illinois
The cooler temperatures and rains that have moved through the Northern part of Illinois the past 10-14 days have been favorable for the development of tar spot on corn. …
Tar spot and Southern rust reported in nearby states-FHB update
Today there were two first observations for some important corn diseases in surrounding states including tar spot and southern rust. Click here to access my article posted on The…
The disease pyramid. Plant diseases only occur when the right pathogen is present with a suceptible plant and the environment is conducive for disease. The amount of time spent in disease favorable conditions results in the overall amount of disease. Image N Kleczewski
Tips to help you make fungicide decisions
Every year we hear about fungicides, and their utility in agronomic production systems. Indeed, these products can be an extremely useful tool to prevent yield-related losses resulting from fungal…