March 11, 2026




Southern corn rust is generally considered a “tropical disease,” but there were unusually widespread reports of the fungus across Indiana and Illinois in 2025.




Farmers invest a lot of resources and time into their crop. Avoiding delays early can safeguard those investments.


As growers prepare for the upcoming growing season against a backdrop of volatility, like shifting markets, unpredictable weather and accelerating technology, they’ll be faced with higher-stakes decisions and less room for error.


A timely, well-executed burndown clears the way for planting, strengthens resistance management and keeps weeds from dictating the season before it even begins.