This year’s weather has been mostly outstanding for the crops, and that is easy to see when you look at your nearest corn and soybean fields. Too much rapid growth can cause problems, however, and Iowa farmers are seeing that this year. David Hoy, northeast Iowa agronomist with LG Seeds, said the fields in his area have progressed rapidly through their reproductive stages.
Hoy said farmers should get out in their corn fields now and start making game plans for harvest.
Southern rust is emerging as one of the top corn diseases this year, and Hoy is seeing it in his area.
Of course, tar spot is back again as one of the top annual fungal diseases that farmers need to manage.
On the soybean side of things, Hoy said that diseases like sudden death syndrome can ravage fields in a flash. With pod fill happening right now, it’s important to stay ahead of these diseases.
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