Tasseling Corn – Scout Now for Foliar Diseases and What About Fungicide

Damon L. Smith, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, University of Wisconsin

I have been riding through much of the southern tier of Wisconsin this week and am noticing quite a few corn fields that are beginning to tassel. This growth stage presents itself as a good time to scout for foliar diseases of corn and make decisions on in-season management for any diseases you might find.

As for which diseases might be important this year? I wish I had a crystal ball. However, if I had to make an educated guess, three come to mind: Northern corn leaf blight, Eyespot, and Anthracnose leaf blight.

To read the full article follow the link below:

http://fyi.uwex.edu/fieldcroppathology/2014/07/16/tasseling-corn-scout-now-for-foliar-diseases-and-what-about-fungicide/