Northern corn leaf blight (NCLB) has been reported in numerous fields across the U.S. Corn Belt. If the disease isn’t controlled, it will continue to spread and decrease corn crop yields.

AJ Woodyard, BASF Technical Crop Production Specialist, says conditions have been perfect this summer for NCLB. “It’s actually a disease that enjoys cooler temperatures,” Woodyard said. “It also likes free, available water, heavy dews, overcast days, and really that’s been the story of our summer.” He says they’ve actually seen infections occurring prior to tasseling, which is very unusual.

Woodyard says BASF is committed to helping corn growers fight back against this troublesome disease. “At this point in the season it’s really critical to get out there, do some scouting, and if you have any infection occurring, even later in the year, manage it with Headline AMP,” he said. “It’s got two active ingredients that are excellent on Northern Corn Leaf Blight.”

Learn more in this interview with AJ – Interview with AJ Woodyard, Technical Crop Productions Specialist, BASF