# Mitch Bass - Know the Signs: Corn Leaf Diseases

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Podcast: [Legend in the Field](https://stenobird.com/podcast/legend-in-the-field-7390713)
Published: 2026-08-10T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Corn leaf diseases can have a major impact on yield, and this season, growers are keeping a close eye on diseases like tar spot, southern rust, and northern corn leaf blight. In this episode, we sit down with agronomist Mitch Bass to discuss the leaf diseases showing up in fields, why tar spot has become such a significant concern, and what sets it apart from other common corn diseases. Mitch shares how to identify the early signs of these diseases, the weather and field conditions that favor their development, and practical management strategies growers can use to minimize their impact. We also look ahead at what can still be done this season to help protect yield potential and prepare for future disease pressure.

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