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Cercospora Leaf Blight - Risk Assessment

Cercospora leaf blight field view
Soybean varieties differ in their susceptibility to Cercospora. Check with your seed supplier.
Photo credit: S.S. Navi, Iowa State University

Conditions that favor development of Cercospora are:

  • Warm temperature, frequent rain, and high humidity
  • Planting infected seeds
  • Planting a susceptible soybean variety
  • Field history of Cercospora
  • High plant density
  • Poor air circulation
  • Poor soil drainage