2026 Field crop disease outlook and resources

In this episode of Talking Crop, Dr. Alison Robertson, Professor of Plant Pathology and Microbiology and Extension Field Crops Pathologist with Iowa State University, and host, Kathryn Seebruck, discuss southern rust, tar spot, and the invaluable field crop disease resources from the Crop Protection Network.

Will southern rust be a problem on corn in 2026?

Statewide evaluation of foliar fungicides on corn in Iowa in 2025

Crop Protection Network resources:

Assessing crop risksFungicide ROI calculatorFungicide efficacy toolSouthern rust of corn map University of Illinois Field Crop Disease and Insect Management Applied Research Report

Guest contact: alisonr@iastate.edu

Host contact: seebruck@illinois.edu | (815) 986-4357