Rhizoctonia in the Red River Valley
Moderate Rhizoctonia pressure blankets much of the Red River Valley. Understanding the potential for Rhizoctonia problems starts by knowing your level of exposure to the fungus that causes Rhizoctonia root rot. The following map illustrates the areas most prone to Rhizoctonia problems.
What You Can Do About It
Depending on the disease rating in your area, there are a number of steps you can take to shield yourself from an outbreak. The following chart clearly identifies tips you can implement on your field based on your level of Rhizoctonia pressure.
Your local Seedex dealer is your neighbor, so they have similar disease pressures as you do.Contact them to know which varieties thrive in their fields and which varieties will thrive in yours.