Listen "S1E4: Tar Spot in Corn"
Episode Synopsis
Date Recorded: 7/26/22The 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 SheetCorn Fungicide EfficacyTar Spot Reporting - Google DocTar Spot ArticlePlant Disease Clinic Website Hosts: Joseph Akins and Dwane Miller Guests: Dr. Alyssa Collins and Dr. Paul Esker, Penn State Plant Pathologists Sign up for our newsletter, Field Crop News, and follow us on Facebook!
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