“Hybrid selection is number one and making sure we've got good tolerance,” says Dr. Marty Chilvers, Associate Professor at Michigan State University (@CANRatMSU), as he talks about minimizing tar spot fungus in corn crops this upcoming growing season.
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Can you select a specific hybrid that will combat tar spot in 2022? LG Seeds Agronomist Phil Brunner has one in mind. Check out his interview with Hoosier Ag Today here: ow.ly/euqR50HCXqZ
Tar Spot continues to be a challenge in many areas but it’s exciting when evaluating @AgReliant experimental hybrids that show significantly improved tolerance.
Tar spot moving up the canopy fast on some irrigated fields in Southwest Michigan. Some evidence that spores infected the upper leaves first, denoting aerial spread. Well above the 1-2 lesions per upper leaf threshold. Zoom in on the picture to see in better detail. #TarSpot
Corn tar spot (yellow) being found at low levels in more MI counties. R1 apps may be too early for optimal management, get out and scout! Also keep an eye open for southern rust (red) which is showing up in the region. @MI_Corn@LandonHrabal@HuyckRuss@AaronBlaske@hankkimble
Seeing some potential metribuzin injury to soybeans. Cooler wet conditions following application and low organic matter enhancing symptoms. Better growing conditions this week should help.