Agronomy Highlights

S1E4: Tar Spot in Corn

Penn State Extension Season 1 Episode 4

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Date Recorded: 7/26/22

The dynamic disease duo of Dr. Alyssa Collins and Dr. Paul Esker join us on this episode to discuss a newer disease of interest in corn, tar spot. We start off by covering the general level of disease pressure currently being observed across the state, and soon after, get into all things tar spot. Listen in to find out the history, distribution, symptoms, and control of this fungal pathogen.

Useful Links:
Crop Protection Network - Tar Spot Fact Sheet
Corn Fungicide Efficacy
Tar Spot Reporting - Google Doc
Tar Spot Article
Plant Disease Clinic Website 

Hosts: Joseph Akins and Dwane Miller 
Guests: Dr. Alyssa Collins and Dr. Paul Esker, Penn State Plant Pathologists 

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