This notice has been updated to communicate the source of the outbreak and reflect 5 additional illnesses that have been reported in the ongoing outbreak investigation. There are now 84 Salmonella ...

Several different fungi cause stalk rot in corn across the U.S. Corn Belt, and gibberella stalk rot is among the most common forms. Stalk rot depresses yields some 5% each year, and it’s not unheard ...

Learn about the risks surrounding a southern rust infection in corn and what actions farmers should take if they identify it ...

The 2009 corn crop has monumental yield potential, but delayed planting, a cool summer and what seems to be a nonending, wet-dry cycle has plagued some standing field corn with high kernel moisture ...

A “wait-and-see” strategy will work for a lot of pests and diseases, but southern rust isn’t one of them. After widespread pressure across the Midwest in 2025, this disease is no longer just a ...