However, the disease is most often observed as a 1) leaf blight or spot, 2) top dieback ... If the plant is mechanically damaged (e.g. hail, insects) infections of the leaf sheath may spread to the ...

Jimmy Meaux with the LSU Ag Center says crop disease is another issue that arises with increased rain. “Sheath Blight is one ...

Northern corn leaf blight (NCLB) is a disease of corn caused by the fungus, Exserohilum turcicum. Severe outbreaks of the disease can cause up to 30-50% yield loss in dent corn if the disease is ...