Corn Disease Risk Maps

For period of Aug 13 – Sept 12, Date of Issue: August 14, 2022 
DEKALB® corn field at late season
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One-Month Weather Outlook​

For the next month temperatures will vary across the region.  Higher than normal precipitation is expected south of I-90.  During the next two weeks above average temperatures and below average rainfall are predicted north of I-80.  To the south temperatures will be cooler with higher-than-normal precipitation.    

​Northern Leaf Blight Risk Summary ​

The risk of northern corn leaf blight remains moderate east of the Missouri River with large areas at high risk east of the Mississippi River. 

​Next two-week risk interpretation  ​

During the next two weeks conditions are moderately or highly favorable for NCLB across the Midwest.  Consider spraying an effective fungicide if disease symptoms are found above the ear leaf and the corn kernels are not fully dented. 

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One-Month Weather Outlook

For the next month temperatures will vary across the region.  Higher than normal precipitation is expected south of I-90.  During the next two weeks above average temperatures and below average rainfall are predicted north of I-80.  To the south temperatures will be cooler with higher-than-normal precipitation.        

Gray Leaf Spot Risk Summary

The risk of gray leaf spot is moderate to high east of the Mississippi River.

Next 2-week risk interpretation 

During the next two weeks conditions remain favorable for GLS from IL through PA and VA.  Consider treating fields with GLS symptoms above the ear leaves and the kernels have not fully dented.  

Gray Leaf Spot - On Leaf
ONE-MONTH RISK MAP
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One-Month Weather Outlook

For the next month temperatures will vary across the region.  Higher than normal precipitation is expected south of I-90.  During the next two weeks above average temperatures and below average rainfall are predicted north of I-80.  To the south temperatures will be cooler with higher-than-normal precipitation.   

Southern Rust Risk Summary

Southern corn rust has remained limited to the southwest portion of the forecast region.           

Next 2-week risk interpretation 

Weather conditions are moderately favorable for SCR in the southwest Corn Belt.  Consider spraying an effective fungicide if SCR is found or reported nearby and the corn kernels have not dented.  

An example of Southern Rust on corn leaves.
ONE-MONTH RISK MAP
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One-Month Weather Outlook

For the next month temperatures will vary across the region.  Higher than normal precipitation is expected south of I-90.  During the next two weeks above average temperatures and below average rainfall are predicted north of I-80.  To the south temperatures will be cooler with higher-than-normal precipitation. 

Corn Tar Spot Risk Summary

The risk is moderate to high for much of the area that has experienced tar spot in previous seasons.         

Next two-week risk interpretation 

Over the next two weeks conditions remain favorable or moderately favorable for tar spot.  Scout fields in at-risk areas and consider spraying an effective fungicide if symptoms are observed.  Irrigated fields are at higher risk.     

Tar spot of corn
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