Dry July weather slowed development of tar spot in corn
8/2/2022 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
AFFECTED AREAS:
Benton County, IN
Boone County, IN
Carroll County, IN
Clinton County, IN
Fountain County, IN
Hendricks County, IN
Parke County, IN
Putnam County, IN
Tippecanoe County, IN
Warren County, IN
White County, IN
Start Date: 8/1/2022
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The corn and soybeans in Tippecanoe County were not in the best shape due to being planted late and the drought. The condition ratings as reported in the USDA crop report stated that 46% of the corn crop was good to excellent. Fortunately, rain fell toward the end of July at a critical time for corn when it pollinates.
Dry July weather also slowed the development of tar spot, a disease that worsens with leaf wetness, and can lower corn yield.
WLFI-TV Channel 18 (Lafayette, Ind.), Aug 1, 2022
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