An agronomist says southern rust is spreading quickly in some parts of Kansas.

Scott Dickey with Beck’s says it’s been confirmed in later-planted corn fields. “It could have an impact on sugar accumulation in the kernels, reducing some of the yields if it impacts it aggressively.”

But, he tells Brownfield he’s expecting minimal impact on the 2023 crop.

“In a lot of cases, our corn is moving into R5.

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