Look Who's Back - Southern Rust

Guess who's back? Back again. Our old nemesis Southern Rust is starting to pop up across the Corn Belt. And it's not the only disease creeping into local fields. As we approach August, there are several key management decisions to consider to help maximize yields this fall.On today's episode, the Wyffels Agronomy team dives into fungicide efficacy, drought watch-outs, and what makes 2026 different from 2025.Links discussed in this episode:Crop Protection Network - Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Foliar Diseases Crop Protection Network - Southern Rust MapCrop Protection Network - Tar Spot MapIowa State University MesonetIllinois State ClimatologistBetween The Rows® - Southern RustBetween The Rows® - Tar SpotWe want to hear from you. Have questions you want us to address on future episodes? Ideas for how we can make this better? Email us at [email protected]. Wyffels Hybrids. Fiercely independent, and proud of it.►  Let’s ConnectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyffelsHybridsX: https://www.x.com/WyffelsHybridsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyffelshybrids/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyffelshybrids#Corn #SeedCorn #Agronomy #Agronomics #Farming #rowcrops  #podcast #farmtalk #agribusiness #seedcorn #flooding #MidwestWX #rootworm #tarspot #southernrust #drought