Virginia’s cool-season grass pastures are highly productive in the spring and fall, but high temperatures and short-term drought stress often limit their growth during summer months. Incorporating warm-season grasses can be a beneficial strategy for meeting feed resources during this period of forage deficit.

Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center fact sheet.

Tar spot of corn, caused by Phyllachora maydis, is an emerging foliar disease in the United States. The disease was first confirmed in Shenandoah County, Virginia, in 2022, with the pathogen being detected in multiple counties across the state. This publication provides an overview of tar spot symptoms and signs, conducive environmental conditions, and current management strategies.