Look Who's Back - Southern Rust

Guess who's back? Back again. Our old nemesis Southern Rust is starting to pop up across the Corn Belt. And it's not the only disease creeping into local fields. As we approach August, there are several key management decisions to consider to help maximize yields this fall.

On today's episode, the Wyffels Agronomy team dives into fungicide efficacy, drought watch-outs, and what makes 2026 different from 2025.

Links discussed in this episode:

Crop Protection Network - Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Foliar Diseases

Crop Protection Network - Southern Rust Map

Crop Protection Network - Tar Spot Map

Iowa State University Mesonet

Illinois State Climatologist

Between The Rows® - Southern Rust

Between The Rows® - Tar Spot

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