Episode 101 – Tar Spot and Other Corn Diseases

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Agronomy and Farm Management

This podcast takes a bi-monthly dive into specific issues that impact agriculture, such as: weather, land value, policies, commodity outlooks, and more.

Tar spot has been found in Western Indiana. After an unprecedented outbreak in NW Ohio last year, many farmers are wondering what to expect this year, and what can be done to protect their crop. Dr. Pierce Paul, Plant Pathologist for Corn and Small Grains at OSU, shares what we know about tar spot and recommendations for control. We also discuss the more common diseases Gray Leaf Spot and Northern Corn Leaf Blight. Listen in for suggestions on keeping corn clean this season. For updates on corn and wheat disease management, subscribe to the C.O.R.N. Newsletter.