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WORLD2026-05-1816:07:34 UTC

Financial Toll of Corn Diseases on Farmers Reaches $13.8 Billion

Editorial Staff · 1 min read

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.