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Crop Protection Network @cropnetwork.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Crop Lookout is an interactive map showing emerging field crop issues. Updated by Extension, it shows reports of disease, pests, & agronomic issues. Check out Crop Lookout at cropprotectionnetwork.org/crop-lookout @alabamaed1.bsky.social @badgercropdoc.bsky.social @mahduffeck.bsky.social #farming

Screenshot of mapping tool called Crop Lookout.

Orange southern rust pustules on corn leaf.

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Crop Protection Network @cropnetwork.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

RESEARCH: 400+ corn foliar fungicide data points from the U.S. & Ontario for applications at V6, VT & a 2-pass program at V6+VT. RESULT: A single DMI+QoI fungicide at VT was the best chance for a positive ROI. Article at doi.org/10.31274/cpn... @badgercropdoc.bsky.social @plantdisease.bsky.social

Graph showing probability of recovering the cost of a fungicide at various application costs and corn prices.

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Crop Protection Network @cropnetwork.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Fungicide Efficacy Guides. Use the best product when disease risk is high and economic gain likely. Soy Seedling: doi.org/10.31274/cpn... Corn Foliar: doi.org/10.31274/cpn... Soy Foliar: doi.org/10.31274/cpn... Wheat: doi.org/10.31274/cpn... @badgercropdoc.bsky.social @alabamaed1.bsky.social

Soybean stem with white mold, sclerotia, and dead tissue.

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Crop Protection Network @cropnetwork.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

560 million bushels gone. $2.9 billion lost. These are the estimated losses caused by wheat diseases from 2018 to 2021. Read more in the new @planthealthprog.bsky.social publication at doi.org/10.1094/PHP-.... @badgercropdoc.bsky.social @alabamaed1.bsky.social #science 🧪 #wheat #disease #IPM

Wheat leaf with rust spores and dead tissue.

Illustration of disease cycle of Fusarium head blight.

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Crop Protection Network @cropnetwork.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Fungicide Efficacy Guides. Use the best product when disease risk is high & economic gain likely. Soy Seedling cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications... Corn Foliar cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications... Soy Foliar cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications... #crops #farming #plant25 #agbs #IPM

Dead spots on a corn leaf caused by disease.

White mold and black fungal growth on a soybean stem that is dying. These are symptoms and signs of a disease called white mold.

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Crop Protection Network @cropnetwork.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Watch new CPN TV episodes at cropprotectionnetwork.org/cpn_tv. Corn stunt, soybean red crown rot, white mold, corn crown rot, ergot +more from Extension scientists. 🧪 @mahduffeck.bsky.social @badgercropdoc.bsky.social @ilextension.bsky.social @alabamaed1.bsky.social @asa-cssa-sssa.bsky.social

Split corn stalk base showing rot inside. Image by Tamra Jackson-Ziems.

Corn showing stunting and reddish leaves.

White mold and black fungal structures growing on diseased soybean stem.

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Crop Protection Network @cropnetwork.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

In 2024, disease reduced corn yield by an estimated 6% in the US, causing an estimated loss of 948.9 million bushels. Find out more in the NEW pub at cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications.... From Extension. @alabamaed1.bsky.social @pacropdoc.bsky.social @badgercropdoc.bsky.social +others!

Treemap showing proportion of losses caused the most important corn diseases in 2024.

Three different corn diseases on a corn leaf.

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Crop Protection Network @cropnetwork.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Multiple options are available to minimize northern corn leaf blight. One of the most effective is planting less-susceptible hybrids. More management info in the Northern Corn Leaf Blight Overview at cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications.... From Extension. @badgercropdoc.bsky.social +others!

Dead corn leaves on corn plants in rows. This was caused by a fungal disease known as northern corn leaf blight.

Dead spots on a corn leaf. This was caused by a fungal disease known as northern corn leaf blight.

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Crop Protection Network @cropnetwork.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

2025 Fungicide Efficacy for Corn Foliar Disease at cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications... Based on research across corn-producing states. From Extension. @alabamaed1.bsky.social @umnplantpath.bsky.social @plantdisease.bsky.social @uwpddc.bsky.social @plantdiseasej.bsky.social

Partial data table showing fungicide efficacy ratings.

Orange pustules of southern rust on corn leaf.

Black fungal growth of tar spot on corn leaf.

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Crop Protection Network @cropnetwork.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

The Aspergillus ear rot fungus produces aflatoxin, a dangerous toxin regulated in food and feed as it's harmful to people and livestock. One management approach uses atoxigenic strains of fungus as biocontrol. Get the details in the NEWLY REVISED article at cropprotectionnetwork.org/publications...

Illustration of corn plant and spores from seeds on the ground blowing to corn ears.

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