But using biofungicides does not have to be complicated — you can make significant headway just by considering the following six steps. Consistency is Key – Being consistent and proactive are surefire ...

Strawberry shortages are expected this year due to a fungal disease called neopestalotiopsis, or Neo-P. The fungus has been identified in Ohio since 2021 and has spread to other states, impacting ...

USDA is estimating near record corn and soybean crops in Iowa this year, but early yields results indicate that might be difficult to achieve, at least for corn. At the Reints farm in northeast Iowa, ...

The farming landscape is one that requires constant vigilance and readiness to adapt to ever-changing conditions. From monitoring diseases to market fluctuations, understanding your crop and the ...

On Feb. 11, Anthony Hanson, a University of Minnesota Extension educator that specializes in integrated pest management and Jochum Wiersma, UMN Extension small grains agronomist joined UMN Extension c ...

Red crown rot stems from a fungus that lives in the soil. Its first confirmed case in Missouri was last year, and in one field, it cut soybean yields by more than half. A soybean disease new to ...

Many farmers who planted a prominent corn hybrid are reporting pollination problems because the pollen was too tight in the stalk to hit the silk. And now another yield robber, Southern Rust, is ...

Hammond said the extra rain has had an impact on the quality of the crops, with additional disease and rot shortening shelf ...

BENTONVILLE -- A student-created app designed to help farmers is receiving national recognition. U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, ...

Purdue Extension corn and soybean specialists share practical advice on reducing input costs without sacrificing crop yields.