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In Indiana, tar spot has been an annual concern since 2018 when growers experienced 20-60 bu/A loss. In 2021 favorable weather conditions led to another
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Applied Research in Field Crop Pathology for Indiana – 2022
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Tar spot continues to be found in Indiana and our first confirmation of southern corn rust happened this week (Figures 1 and 2). I suggest
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Yes, We Have Found Active Tar Spot in Indiana. Corn growth stages are quite variable across Indiana but a number of areas have moved into
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It is important to monitoring for diseases to make an informed decision if a fungicide is necessary. As a reminder for disease to occur three
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Two biofungicides, Coniothyrium minitans and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, are currently available and labeled to limit or suppress S. sclerotiorum in soybean. These biofungicides can be applied
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By Kaitlin Waibel Quinone outside Inhibitor (QoI) fungicides are effective against a wide range of pathogens on many crop species including C. Sojina in soybeans.
READ MOREBy Kaitlin Waibel In 2018, tar spot was the third highest yield reducing disease of corn despite only being confirmed in only six states, but
READ MOREBy Kaitlin Waibel Farmers use financial risk assessment to justify foliar fungicide applications, but yield losses and pesticide overuse can result from producers applying using
READ MORETar spot is a foliar disease of corn that has emerged as a dire economic threat to the United States Corn Belt. Tar spot is caused
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