Gray leaf spot, caused by the fungus Cercospora zeae maydis is the most significant yield-limiting disease of corn worldwide [1]. The disease was first reported in Illinois in 1924, and has increased ...

Weed escapes should also be scouted at this stage, as well as any foliar diseases. Past V6 and approaching VT, be sure to scout for gray leaf spot, Northern Corn Leaf Blight (NCLB), and Curvularia ...

Iowa farmers say a foliar fungicide application can add more bushels per acre by preventing losses to disease pressure and ...

On extremely hot and dry days, an irrigation event can decrease canopy temperature close to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Relative ...

Planning ahead to make sure treatment products are available. Bauer offers further material on corn diseases, including everything from tar spot to leaf blight on her site, B&M Crop Consulting.