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Disease Management

Don’t let your season get derailed by yield-robbing diseases. Find answers on how to protect your crops with disease-resistant seed technology, applied solutions and more to maximize your livelihood.

Q: What options are available to manage or prevent diseases in my crop?

A: Every crop has been bred to have some level of disease tolerance built into their genetic makeup. In addition, there are seeds, such as DEKALB® Disease Shield® technology, that offer even greater levels of protection against specific diseases built into the seed. You can compare seed products using the Seed Finder to find products that are best suited for the pressure in your area.

Q: When do I need to start scouting for signs of disease? How do I know which ones to look for?

A: Diseases can affect your crop as early as pre-emergence. The Agronomy Library is a valuable resource for developing a scouting calendar and knowing the signs to look for when it comes to disease.

Q: When do I need to start thinking about a disease management strategy?

A: It’s never too late to create a disease management plan, but you can maximize its benefits by planning before you’ve made a seed purchase. By knowing the pressure in your area and talking with your dealer, you can create a plan that includes seed treatments and other available disease management options like DEKALB® Disease Shield® products.

Q: How can I identify diseases before they become a threat?

A: Scouting for signs of disease is key to being proactive and mitigating disease pressure before it starts robbing you of yield potential. The Agronomy Library is an excellent source for recognizing the signs of disease in your crop.

Q: What are some ways I can prepare for potential disease pressure before the season starts?

A: You can explore your options to treat your seeds against disease with Acceleron® Seed Applied Solutions here, and look into the in-the-bag protection offered by DEKALB® Disease Shield®. Beyond the seed, there are agronomic practices such as tillage choices that can help reduce your disease pressure, which you can look into at the Agronomy Library.

Q: Where can I find the latest agronomic articles and resources?

A: Stay up to date on a wide range of agronomic topics by checking out the Agronomy Library. You can also receive information straight to your inbox by signing up for regional agronomic alerts, or receive updates on Facebook® and Twitter® from your local technical agronomists as well as DEKALB®, Asgrow® and Deltapine® brands.

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