Warm and inconsistent weather patterns are leading to increased pest pressure for farmers in the Midwest.
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Soybean red crown rot perithecia up close. Warmer winters have made it possible for some pests to survive the cold season and spread faster in the Midwest.
An example of southern rust pustules seen on a corn leaf.
The spread of red crown rot in 2026.
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