Financial Toll of Corn Diseases on Farmers Reaches $13.8 Billion
A recent analysis highlights the staggering economic burden corn diseases have placed on farmers in the U.S. and Canada, totaling $13.8 billion from 2020 to 2023.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 8 days ago
A new study conducted by plant disease specialists from the U.S. and Ontario has revealed that corn diseases have resulted in significant financial losses for farmers.
Over a three-year period from 2020 to 2023, these losses are estimated to amount to $13.8 billion USD.
The findings of this analysis were published in the journal Plant Health Progress, underscoring the impact of agricultural diseases on the economy.