I noticed that his front lawn showed stunted growth and thin areas along with a yellowish appearance. Even from a distance, ...

MAXWELL, Iowa — For the past several weeks, a corn disease called southern rust has been quickly spreading across Iowa.

A fungal disease that can cut corn yields in half in severe cases has been detected in at least 40 counties in Iowa. Strong ...

MAXWELL, Iowa — For the past several weeks, a corn disease called southern rust has been quickly spreading across Iowa. According to the Crop Protection Network, it is already in 40 Iowa counties as ...

If left untreated, the spores can move through the stalk and impact up to 50% of the plant's yield.

A trial to tackle the invasive Himalayan balsam plant using a fungal infection has shown "early success". Yorkshire Wildlife ...

Farmers and experts are keeping a close watch as the disease rears its head far earlier in the growing season than usual.

Southern rust has now been confirmed in at least 15 states, and with high heat and humidity this week, along with strong ...

Both diseases are showing up earlier this summer than last year, according to Daren Mueller, Iowa State University plant ...

Wet weather during the hot summer or cooler winter months can cause disease problems for our lawns and shrubs.

Winter wheat growers are being warned that disease resistance ratings for yellow rust are set to fall this summer for many ...