Corn yield results not from the number of ... “Normal-diameter stalks with small or missing ears indicate a problem in the reproductive stage, such as disease, insects, aphids or green snap.

The hybrids feature a native trait that shortens the internodes below the corn ear, resulting in more compact plants, according to Eric Blinka, technology development representative for Bayer.

Diseases cause worry ahead of corn planting season among t hose are Tar Spot, Southern Rust and Corn Stunt, as Tim Unruh ...

Symptoms of stalk rots in corn include premature wilt and ear drop. Stalk rot pathogens decay the central ... Diplodia stalk rot Stenocarpella maydis Small black structures embedded within lower stalk ...