Madalyn Shires, SDSU Extension Plant Pathology Specialist, shares what corn and soybean diseases have been on the rise in ...
As corn planting looms, the dread of disease pressures may be occupying producers’ thoughts. Some of the pesky problems in these parts are relatively new to the headache list, including Tar Spot, ...
Keep it simple when it comes to controlling pests like wireworms in corn. Set your stand up for success and scout, scout, ...
The view of the corn crop from the road this year looks good. Fields have lush green corn plants and even stands, which is why farmers had high hopes for bin-busting yields. But as farmers wade into ...
Too much rain, extended cold temperatures in late spring/summer, a sneaky insect pest, a plant disease; all of which can cause individuals frustrations when trying to grow plants. This article ...
Farmers are turning to crop rotation, sharp scouting, and diversified tactics — along with Bt — to keep the pest from taking ...
WATERTOWN, S.D. — Across most of South Dakota, corn diseases have been worse than normal this year. Madalyn Shires, assistant professor and SDSU Extension plant pathology specialist, hosted a field ...
The Three Sisters method is an Indigenous companion-planting technique that's been used for thousands of years across North America. The method combines corn, beans, and squash to work together in ...