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The Spread of Tar Spot

BY Dairyland Seed Agronomy Team
2025 Disease Management

A topic of conversation for the last few years in the Dairyland Seed footprint has been tar spot caused by the fungus Phyllachora maydis. The spread of this corn disease has sparked many questions including where it is, what drives infection, and what are the control measures.  Looking at brief answers to these questions can help us better plan for scouting efforts and subsequent management decisions as we look to begin the 2025 crop season.

Click HERE to review the answers to three  key questions to help make 2025 management decisions.

 

Brian Weller
Brian Weller
Western Region
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Dan Ritter
Dan Ritter
Central Region
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Chad Staudinger
Chad Staudinger
Northern Region
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Mark Gibson
Mark Gibson
Eastern Region
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Amanda Goffnett
Amanda Goffnett
Eastern Region
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Ryan Mueller
Ryan Mueller
Eastern Region
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