Items by Kiersten Wise
Avoiding Lodged Corn
By Kiersten Wise
Published on Sep. 10, 2025
Corn harvest is well underway in western Kentucky, but as the rest of the state begins to harvest, farmers need to be aware of potential lodging issues. Pockets of fields scouted across the state show pre-harvest lodging and/or stalk strength tests have indicated a high potential for lodging to occur (Figure 1).
Corn Leafhopper Detected in Kentucky Corn in 2025
By Felipe Batista,
Kiersten Wise,
and Raul Villanueva
Published on Aug. 15, 2025
Current Status
Tracking Important Corn Diseases
By Kiersten Wise
Published on Jul. 11, 2025
On July 10, southern rust was confirmed in Crittenden County at low levels.
Corn Diseases Associated with Ponding
By Kiersten Wise
Published on May. 15, 2025
Two minor diseases, crazy top and Physoderma brown spot, may be problematic in areas where corn is underwater for 24 to 48 hours. Published in Kentucky Pest News
