By Scout Nelson
On February 22, a crucial meeting will be held in Overbrook, Kansas, focusing on significant agricultural challenges. Hosted by K-State’s Frontier Extension District, this event will address the emerging threat of Corn Tar Spot fungus and strategies for effective weed control in corn and soybean crops.
Agriculture agent Ryan Schaub from K-State Research and Extension has highlighted the urgency of tackling the Corn Tar Spot, a new fungus affecting corn yields in the region. Characterized by small, black spots on corn plants, this fungus can rapidly spread, diminishing crop yields.
The meeting, titled "Increasing Row Crop Yields with Weed and Fungus Control," will start at 6 p.m. at Grace Community Church. Key speakers include Sarah Lancaster, a weed science specialist, and Rodrigo Onofre, a row crop extension specialist from K-State.
Lancaster will discuss new herbicide products and strategies to manage herbicide resistance, particularly for waterhemp control. Onofre will delve into the impacts of Corn Tar Spot and prevention of Sudden Death Syndrome in soybeans.
Attendees will also have access to K-State's latest publication, the 2024 Chemical Weed Control guide. The increasing challenges posed by weed control and fungal issues will be a central theme of the discussions.
The event is free to the public, encourages advance registration. Interested individuals can register by contacting Ryan Schaub at 785-448-6826 or reschaub@ksu.edu. An evening meal will be provided for registered attendees.
This meeting promises to be a valuable opportunity for farmers and agricultural professionals to gain insights into managing some of the key challenges facing crop production today.
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Categories: Kansas, Crops, Corn