Now that southern rust has been found in Wisconsin, it’s important not to panic. Instead, focus on careful scouting over the next several weeks. Timely scouting will help guide both silage and grain harvest decisions. Yield losses are most likely when southern rust becomes established before the milk (R3) growth stage. Farmers should be out scouting corn now, determining crop growth stage, and checking fields for symptoms of southern rust. For more information on identification, see Damon’s previous article on what to look for.