Crop conditions vary widely across South Dakota. Mycogen Seeds commercial agronomist Ryan Bell says the best conditions are in the northeast corner of the state. That compares to southeastern South Dakota, where some crops are just starting to emerge. “With weather like this, keep an eye out for corn leaf blight and common rust,” says Bell. “If we get a little bit warmer, that opens the window for fungal diseases and Goss’s wilt.” Farmers should also be alert for stalk rot. “Fields with foliar disease and potentially high-yielding fields are good candidates because they cannibalize carbohydrates out of the stalk.” Regarding soybeans, Bell is concerned about white mold and frogeye. Soybean gall midge is a new insect that should be monitored. Listen to more of the conversation.