As Southern corn growers continue to push yields higher, how important are fungicides in protecting corn yields? Are they worth the cost this year? Research shows a timely, well-chosen fungicide can keep corn diseases from chewing up profits.

“Corn growers recognize that diseases -- especially southern corn rust, northern corn leaf blight and grey leaf spot -- are important … In 2014, well-timed fungicide applications improved yields by 70 to 80 bushels per acre in some research trials,” says Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia Extension plant pathologist.

Information for this gallery is courtesy of Bob Kemerait.