In the pursuit of higher crop yields, a renewed interest in micronutrient fertilization has emerged. Soil testing and plant tissue sampling along with root examination and the growing environment provide a better understanding of crop nutrient deficiencies and needs.

With the late 2019 planting season, many corn acres are in the mid to late vegetative stages but some are starting to tassel. Know what to look for as the crop begins pollination.

Gray leaf spot (GLS) has the potential to limit corn yields if severity is high around the tasseling to silking stage. Warmer temperatures and rains we have experienced in the last few weeks could speed up infection and development.