Pattern Ag Amplifies Analytics Tool to Predict the Presence of Foliar Diseases in Corn and Soybeans

CropLife Staff By CropLife Staff|August 17, 2023

Pattern Ag, the leader in Predictive Ag technology, announced the addition of corn and soybean foliar diseases to its groundbreaking Complete Bio Panel for fall 2023.

Previously, the Complete Bio Panel focused on soil-borne pests and diseases. These additions will add detection for damaging above-ground pathogens of corn and soybeans, including Tar Spot, Gray Leaf Spot, Northern Corn Leaf Blight, Goss’s Wilt, Charcoal Rot, Cercospora Blight, Frogeye Leaf Spot and more. The updated analytics gives farmers more predictive insights than ever before about the presence of these diseases so they can take proactive measures to mitigate risks and protect their crops before they plant.

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U.S. farmers lose an average of 2 billion bushels of corn and 350 million bushels of soybeans yearly to pests and pathogens. With the new analytics in the Complete Bio Panel, Pattern Ag can help farmers predict and prevent more than 70% of those losses.

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“No other company can offer such integrated testing to predict what risks farmers face in the coming growing season,” Danielle Watts, vice president of data, said. “This data can positively impact their in-season crop scouting plans and narrow their focus when selecting hybrids, varieties, and fungicides.”

By knowing the presence of pathogens in advance, farmers can select disease-resistant hybrids, plan in-season scouting activities, and apply fungicides or other treatments as needed to avoid yield loss.

“Pattern Ag is the leader in understanding field biology and using those insights to help farmers boost yield and maximize profits,” said Cam Norgate, Co-founder and Vice President of Product. “Our scientific breakthroughs are transforming agriculture by helping farmers address the unknown risks they face every season. Adding these damaging foliar diseases to our Complete Bio Panel highlights our dedication to helping farmers predict and plan for their most important decisions.”

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