Gray leaf spot, caused by the fungus Cercospora zeae maydis is the most significant yield-limiting disease of corn worldwide [1]. The disease was first reported in Illinois in 1924, and has increased ...

Anthracnose leaf blight and stalk rot of corn, caused by the fungus Colletotrichum graminicola ... Anthracnose can be found on all parts of corn throughout the growing season. However, the disease is ...

Why it matters: Iowa farmers throw these infected ears out, but some dining and agricultural experts say Iowa should embrace ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Huitlacoche, also known as the "Mexican truffle," is an edible fungus that forms on undeveloped corn ears and sells for as much as $40 a pound. Discovered by the ...

Jason Hartschuh, field specialist in dairy production and precision livestock at The Ohio State University Extension, spoke on the impact of vomitoxin in corn crops and how to ...