It is important to continue to scout for diseases in both corn and soybeans. Recent rains have created favorable environmental conditions for the development of foliar diseases in both crops.
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Corn growth stages are quite variable across Indiana but a number of areas with early planted corn about waist high.
Wheat is starting to head out across the central and northern Indiana, with flowering not too far behind.
In Indiana, tar spot has been an annual concern since 2018 when growers experienced 20-60 bu/A loss.
Farmers and crop specialists: please help us with a tar spot and fungicides survey
Tar spot continues to be found in Indiana and our first confirmation of southern corn rust happened this week (Figures 1 and 2).
Yes, we have found active tar spot in Indiana.
Due to its relatively recent U.S. discovery and its ability to cause significant production and economic losses, tar spot is often a topic of angst and anxiety amongst corn farmers and agronomists in Indiana.
It is important to monitoring for diseases to make an informed decision if a fungicide is necessary.
Wheat in Indiana is starting to head out in southern Indiana and flowering will probably start this weekend.
