Several different fungi cause stalk rot in corn across the U.S. Corn Belt, and gibberella stalk rot is among the most common forms. Stalk rot depresses yields some 5% each year, and it’s not unheard ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. — An invisible enemy is attacking South Dakota corn. The crop may look fine above ground, but as many as eight species of a common soil fungus may be infecting the roots—and ...

There are many kinds of corn ear rots that cause significant damage to corn. Altogether, 79 million bushels of corn were impacted by corn ear rot in 2024. 1 Not only will they reduce yields and grain ...

Root rot is a common disease that can impact indoor and outdoor plants. The most common cause of root rot in houseplants is overwatering. Diseased roots will look darkened and mushy, and leaves and ...

1. Under optimum conditions for corn production, if the seed is viable, fungous infection of the type usually called root rot does not affect the yield. 2. Extremely high soil temperatures do not ...

When spring and summer rains combine with heat and humidity, we can expect the resurgence of warm-season turf diseases. One disease that is always present but really makes itself known in our ...

Keeping the KISS principle in mind, let's discuss evaluating your field for potential stalk rot and assessing which fields may have to be harvested first. One way is to assess the potential for stalk ...