Kernel News - Disease Management

Kernel News - Disease Management

Diplodia ear rot on corn
The Kernel

Corn Harvest and the Importance of Watching for Ear Rots — 30 September 2024

  • 30 September 2024

As corn harvest approaches in Indiana, it is important to start monitoring and managing for the presence of ear rots. Ear rots can reduce corn...

corn silk
The Kernel

Stalk and Ear Rots: The Importance of Identifying Them Now to Help with Harvest Decisions — 21 September 2023

  • 21 September 2023

It is now time to evaluate fields for any stalk or ear rot symptoms. This will aid in making assessments about field harvest order and if there is...

corn tar spot
The Kernel

Tar Spot on Corn: What to Know and New Research — 14 June 2022

  • 14 June 2022

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...