Description: Anthracnose stalk rot is identified by the shiny black spots and/or streaks developing on the outer surface of the stalk. The entire stalk of susceptible hybrids may turn black.

Location: Stalk rot phases of anthracnose can be found throughout the state. It is prevalent in continuous, reduced tillage corn fields.

Time of attack: The disease is favored by rainy weather any time from seedling emergence to maturity. Anthracnose stalk rot can be detected starting around two weeks prior to physiological maturity.

Management:
· Resistant hybrids
· Till residues
· Crop rotation