Product Guide: Fungicides Labeled for Tar Spot Control in Corn

There are at least 30 fungicides labeled for suppression or control of tar spot in corn with a FIFRA 2(ee) recommendation.

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(Farm Journal)

Here’s a roundup of products manufacterers recommend with active ingredients (AI), mode of action (MOA), formulations and a brief description. For full details on each product, its use, rates, application timing and approval by state, consult their most recent label information.

Consult your local Extension service for application and timing recommendations. Crop rotation and tillage can also help reduce the local disease inoculum in the soil to help reduce tar spot infection.

Albaugh LLC

Cover XL

AI: 1.02 lb. propiconazole and 1.18 lb. azoxystrobin per gallon
MOA: Group 11 Fungicide, Group 3 Fungicide
Formulation: Liquid soluble concentrate
Description: Cover XL is a broad-spectrum, preventative fungicide with systemic and curative properties. In most instances, a fungicide application between the VT growth stage and R2 growth stage is the most effective for controlling tar spot. In severe situations, two applications might be needed.

Albaugh LLC

MiCrop Fungicide

AI: 1.02 lb. propiconazole and 1.18 lb. azoxystrobin per gallon
MOA: Group 11 Fungicide, Group 3 Fungicide
Formulation: Liquid soluble concentrate
Description: MiCrop Fungicide is powered by F Value Technology. MiCrop fungicide is a proprietary formulation that delivers enhanced performance and value of two world-class fungicide AI’s. MiCrop fungicide is a true customized innovation that delivers enhanced disease efficacy, plant health and grower return on investment.

Atticus Ag

Aquila XL

AI: 1.02 lb. propiconazole and 1.18 lb. azoxystrobin per gallon
MOA: Group 11 Fungicide, Group 3 Fungicide
Formulation: Suspoemulsion
Description: Atticus Aquila XL comes in a superior formulation, combining two active ingredients, azoxystrobin and propiconazole. It offers two unique modes of action. Applying Aquila XL as a preventative not only provides early protection from the major disease it also lengthens photosynthesis, improving plant growth, increasing grain and pod fill.

BASF

Revylok

AI: 2.5 lb. mefentrifluconazole and 0.83 lb. fluxapyroxad per gallon
MOA: Group 3 Fungicide, Group 7 Fungicide
Formulation: Suspension concentrate
Description: With the two newest active fungicide ingredients from BASF, Revylok fungicide helps growers keep plants healthy, with lasting protection that fights longer and stronger, so they get the most out of every acre. The first and only isopropanol azole, Revysol (FRAC Group 3) has a unique molecular structure for stronger binding and rainfast performance.

BASF

Revytek

AI: 1.11 lb. mefentrifluconazole, 1.48 lb. pyraclostrobin, and 0.74 lb. fluxapyroxad per gallon.
MOA: Group 11 Fungicide, Group 3 Fungicide, Group 7 Fungicide
Formulation: Suspension concentrate
Description: It contains a unique active ingredient, Revysol fungicide, the first and only isopropanol azole. The molecular structure provides stronger binding, rainfast performance and excellent efficacy. The isopropanol azole molecule has a reinforced isopropanol link with the ability to fight a broad spectrum of disease.

BASF

Veltyma

AI: 1.67 lb. mefentrifluconazole and 1.67 lb. pyraclostrobin per gallon
MOA: Group 11 Fungicide, Group 3 Fungicide
Formulation: Suspension concentrate
Description: This is the leading recommendation for tar spot from BASF and contains a unique active ingredient, Revysol fungicide, the first and only isopropanol azole. The molecular structure provides stronger binding, rainfast performance and excellent efficacy. The isopropanol azole molecule has a reinforced isopropanol link with the ability to fight a broad spectrum of disease.

Bayer CropScience

Delaro 325 SC

AI: 1.49 lb. prothioconazole and 1.27 lb. trifloxystrobin per gallon
MOA: Group 11 Fungicide, Group 3 Fungicide
Formulation: Liquid
Description: Delaro delivers long-lasting residual control from both its strobilurin and triazole components for extended performance. Delaro has a broader spectrum of disease control and best-in-class, dual mode of action residual. Plus, it improves plant health.

Bayer CropScience

Delaro Complete

AI: 1.47 lb. prothioconazole, 1.29 lb. trifloxystrobin, 1.07 lb. fluopyram per gallon
MOA: Group 11 Fungicide, Group 3 Fungicide, Group 7 Fungicide
Formulation: Liquid
Description: Delaro Complete Fungicide offers unique chemistries in all three modes of action. These powerful ingredients work together to provide consistent control of diseases and increased plant health all season long. This includes strengthened corn stalks and invigorated soybean canopy to withstand environmental pressures for robust growth.

BioSafe Systems

OxiDate 5.0

AI: Hydrogen Peroxide, Peroxyacetic acid
MOA: N/A
Formulation: Liquid
Description: OxiDate 5.0 is the premiere disinfestant that protects crops by oxidizing disease cells tearing them apart so they cannot mutate or reproduce. OxiDate 5.0 is fundamental to a successful crop protection program by eliminating resistant pathogens and minimizing disease pressure. It is formulated with stabilizers and adjuvants for optimal stability and performance.

Corteva Agriscience

Aproach

AI: 2.08 lb. of picoxystrobin per gallon
MOA: Group 11 Fungicide
Formulation: Suspension concentrate
Description: Unique properties allow Aproach fungicide to quickly move into and within the plant. This movement helps protect poorly covered leaf surfaces, plus leaves and stems that have not yet emerged, and delivers protection closer to the soil surface for control where many plant diseases originate. Aproach provides better coverage, preventive and curative activity, and residual control.

Corteva Agriscience

Aproach Prima

AI: 1.67 lb. of picoxystrobin and 0.67 lb. of cyproconazole per gallon
MOA: Group 11 Fungicide, Group 3 Fungicide
Formulation: Suspension concentrate
Description: Aproach Prima fungicide has two modes of action that are proven to work against the most resistant diseases, offering both preventative and curative properties. Uptake of Aproach Prima occurs on day one, nearly twice as fast as the next leading competitor. It’s rainfast within an hour for a more flexible application.

FMC Corporation

Adastrio

AI: 1 lb. of fluindapyr, 1.5 lb. of flutriafol, and 1.5 lb. of azoxystrobin per gallon
MOA: Group 11 Fungicide, Group 3 Fungicide, Group 7 Fungicide
Formulation: Suspension concentrate
Description: This innovative fungicide combines a novel molecule in the SDHI class, fluindapyr, with one of the most systemic triazoles on the market, flutriafol, and azoxystrobin for
superior rust control. This unique fungicide with three modes of action provides effective and reliable control against tar spot and more.

FMC Corporation

Lucento

AI: 1.54 lb. bixafen and 2.63 lb. flutriafol per gallon
MOA: Group 3 Fungicide, Group 7 Fungicide
Formulation: Suspension concentrate
Description: Lucento fungicide provides smart disease protection for high-yielding performance with a novel premix of SHDI and DMI active ingredients. This unique fungicide delivers active ingredients through translaminar and acropetal movement, providing uniform leaf distribution, disease protection, and it keeps working long after application for control that lasts.

FMC Corporation

Topguard EQ

AI: 1.82 lb. of flutriafol and 2.47 lb. of azoxystrobin per gallon
MOA: Group 11 Fungicide, Group 3 Fungicide
Formulation: Suspension concentrate
Description: Topguard EQ fungicide controls aggressive outbreaks of diseases such as southern rust in corn. It is the only premix that combines the benefits of highly systemic and long-lasting Group 3 fungicide, flutriafol, with a best-in-class Group 11 strobilurin fungicide azoxystrobin. The unique combination broadens the spectrum of diseases that can be controlled and offers two modes of action.

FMC Corporation

Xyway 3D

AI: 2.5 lb. per gallon of flutriafol
MOA: Group 3 Fungicide
Formulation: Suspension concentrate
Description: Xyway 3D fungicide is a unique at-plant treatment for season-long systemic foliar disease protection from the inside out, from root to tassel and stalk to leaf. Available for application exclusively with the revolutionary 3RIVE 3D application system. The 3RIVE 3D application system delivers in-furrow protection for seedling defense and yield enhancement.

FMC Corporation

Xyway LFR

AI: 1.92 lb. per gallon of flutriafol
MOA: Group 3 Fungicide
Formulation: Suspension concentrate
Description: Xyway LFR fungicide is a unique at-plant fungicide for season-long systemic foliar disease protection from the inside out, from root to tassel and stalk to leaf. Flutriafol is rapidly taken up by the plant and translocated quickly within the plant as it grows. This capability of flutriafol to move from the soil upward through the plant throughout the growing season has not been demonstrated by any other fungicide active ingredient.

Gowan Company

Affiance

AI: 0.667 lb. tetraconazole and 0.834 lb. azoxystrobin per gallon
MOA: Group 11 Fungicide, Group 3 Fungicide
Formulation: Suspension concentrate
Description: Affiance Fungicide is a highly systemic, dual mode of action, unique formulation, and broad spectrum fungicide registered for use on corn and soybeans. It provides better disease protection than less systemic fungicide brands for improved yield and crop quality. Its dual modes of action help to control resistant diseases or prevent the development of disease resistance.

Gowan Company

Domark 230 ME

AI: 1.9 lb. of tetraconazole per gallon
MOA: Group 3 Fungicide
Formulation: Microemulsion
Description: Domark 230 ME is a highly systemic, unique formulation fungicide. Its micro-emulsion (ME) formulation grants better coverage and faster movement into treated plants. The product provides better disease protection than less systemic fungicide brands for improved yield and crop quality.

Sipcam Agro USA

Brixen Fungicide

AI: 1.25 lb. of azoxystrobin and 0.6 lb. of tetraconazole per gallon
MOA: Group 11 Fungicide, Group 3 Fungicide
Formulation: Microemulsion concentrate
Description: Brixen is a broad-spectrum, preventative and curative fungicide with systemic properties that targets gray leaf spot and tar spot. It combines a fast-acting strobilurin with a highly effective,long-lasting triazole. The fungicide offers tremendous application flexibility with broad-spectrum threats.

Sipcam Agro USA

Andiamo 230 Fungicide

AI: 1.9 lb. of tetraconazole per gallon
MOA: Group 3 Fungicide
Formulation: Microemulsion concentrate
Description: Andiamo 230 is a flexible, easy-to-mix fungicide. It features a highly effective and crop-safe triazole and provides both preventative and curative activity.

Syngenta Crop Protection

Miravis Neo

AI: 0.63 lb. of pydiflumetofen (ADEPIDYN technology) and 0.83 lb. azoxystrobin and 1.04 lb. propiconazole per gallon
MOA: Group 7 Fungicide, Group 11 Fungicide, Group 3 Fungicide
Formulation: Suspoemulsion
Description: Formulated with three powerhouse active ingredients, including exclusive ADEPIDYN technology, Miravis Neo corn and soybean fungicide sets the standard for broad-spectrum disease control and plant-health benefits. As a Cleaner & Greener fungicide, Miravis Neo helps preserve yield under heavy or low disease pressure, helping you see more green in your field, on your yield monitor and in your pocket.

Syngenta Crop Protection

Trivapro

AI: 0.25 lb. of benzovindiflupyr (SOLATENOL technology), 0.92 lb. of azoxystrobin, and 1.04 lb. of propiconazole per gallon
MOA: Group 7 Fungicide, Group 11 Fungicide, Group 3 Fungicide
Formulation: Suspoemulsion
Description: The hardest-working, longest-lasting corn and wheat fungicide with preventive and curative control of rusts, leaf spots and blights, Trivapro fits easily into many crop protection programs. As a Cleaner & Greener fungicide with exclusive SOLATENOL technology, Trivapro helps boost potential yield under heavy or low pressure with long-lasting residual control and plant-health benefits.

Tenkoz

Preemptor EQ

AI: 1.82 lb. of flutriafol and 2.47 lb. of azoxystrobin per gallon
MOA: Group 11 Fungicide, Group 3 Fungicide
Formulation: Suspension concentrate

Description: This fungicide is labeled for use on wheat, soybeans and corn.

UPL

Fortix

AI: 1.40 lb. fluoxastrobin and 1.82 lb. flutriafol per gallon
MOA: Group 11 Fungicide, Group 3 Fungicide
Formulation: Suspension concentrate
Description: This fungicide features a highly systemic, fast-acting strobilurin combined with a highly systemic, fast-acting triazole. It provides both residual and curative activity.

UPL

Zolera FX

AI: 1.67 lb. of fluoxastrobin and 1.67 lb. of tetraconazole per gallon
MOA: Group 11 Fungicide, Group 3 Fungicide
Formulation: Suspension concentrate
Description: Zolera FX Fungicide combines two powerful active ingredients to create a strong and highly effective fungicide for wheat. By combining a fast-acting, highly systemic strobilurin with a highly systemic triazole, you have a fungicide with multiple modes of action that provides both early season disease control and consistent plant health benefits.

Wilbur Ellis

Obrona

AI: PDHP 25279 (peptide derived from Harpin protein)
MOA: Group BM2 fungicide
Formulation: Wettable dry granule
Description: Obrona, is a foliar fungicide available from Wilbur-Ellis for control of tar spot, gray leaf spot, northern corn leaf blight, common rust and southern corn leaf blight in corn. By applying Obrona in combination with other fungicides before disease infection occurs, growers can delay or reduce the incidence and severity of fungal and bacterial diseases. Obrona prompts the plant’s own natural defense system.

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