Even with the late start of the growing season, as of September 1, most corn acres across the territory are in the mid to late reproductive stages of development.

Insects and mold can cause significant financial losses in stored grain, due to destroyed product and dockage. Prevention always beats cure with stored grain insects, and you really only have one chance to prepare the bin properly for success.

A number of ear pathogens can cause ear rots, including some of the same pathogens that cause stalk rots.Corn stalk rots and ear rots often go together.