Fungicide considerations for corn diseases: Scouting is key
Corn producers should be scouting fields and assessing the need for a foliar fungicide application. Learn about the different disease risks factors for corn and when treatment is recommended for susceptible and intermediate hybrids.
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Distinguishing between gray leaf spot and bacterial leaf streak in corn
Bacterial leaf streak was identified as a new corn disease in the U.S. in 2016. For this growing season, it has been confirmed in several locations in Kansas. Bacterial leaf streak can be mistaken for gray leaf spot, resulting in unwarranted fungicide applications. Learn how to distinguish between these two corn diseases.