Darcy Telenko - Tar Spot of Corn: Its impact and Management Options for the Future

Darcy Telenko is an Associate Professor and Extension Field Crop Pathologist at Purdue University.  In this presentation, Telenko discusses the history, impact, and spread of the disease, emphasizing the importance of understanding disease risks, scouting, and using fungicides effectively. Telenko also highlights the role of environmental conditions and genetic resistance in managing tar spot.

Originally recorded for the 2023 Crop Management Conference