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Video: Breaking down the tar spot life cycle

Once tar spot develops in a cornfield, it can come back year-after-year. Watch this video for insights on protecting yield from this vicious cycle.

July 1, 2023

Over the last few years, tar spot has shown it is not a disease corn farmers should take lightly. A heavy infestation can cause yield losses of up to 60 bushels per acre.1 This short video walks through the disease life cycle to show what you can expect from tar spot season to season – and how you can prevent lost bushels. Learn more about this pathogen by downloading the Corteva Agriscience Corn & Soybean Disease ID Guide on Corteva.us.

1 2023 Strategic Farming webinar: Corn tar spot — Distribution, development and management. University of Minnesota Extension.    

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