Stalk rots are one of the most significant set of diseases on corn. These diseases are insidious, and often growers are unaware of their effects until harvest. Low levels of stalk rot occur in nearly ...

When people are under stress we’re more likely to come down with the flu. Our bodies are focused on managing the stressor and not on fighting the flu virus—which gives it the upper hand. It’s the same ...

While the latest crop reports point to the potential for an excellent corn harvest, stalk rot is becoming an ever increasing concern. When stalk rot occurs, the internal material of the stalk degrades ...

Corn has been drying down fast this year. While some of that is nature, another factor may be late season disease issues. Our area has had quite a bit of rain in September. Standing water and ...

Now is the time to evaluate fields for any stalk or ear rot symptoms, according to Darcy Telenko, Purdue field crops pathologist, and Dan Quinn, Purdue corn specialist. The Purdue experts authored a ...

Let’s Talk Crops! Welcome to Crop Talk, this is Dr. Megan Taylor your local friendly agronomist with Nebraska Extension serving Platte, Boone and Nance Counties. I hope everyone has enjoyed the ...

As corn fields start to reach maturity across the state of Iowa, we need to start thinking about stalk and ear rots, particularly in terms of scheduling harvest and grain storage. Read on for more ...