Purpling of plant tissues has been detected on sorghum in various regions of the state this fall. In many cases, this is related to an abundance of photosynthetic sugars and accumulation of a pigment called anthocyanin (reddish-purple pigment) within the plants.

Soybeans may tolerate drought better than corn, but the reason may be their ability to camouflage their drought stress better than corn.

Soybean fields damaged by heavy rain, winds and hail are showing symptoms of bacterial blight of soybean, Purdue University says.

The curious phenomenon often referred to as the twisted whorl syndrome is showing up in some fields again this summer.

Throughout the growing season, crops may exhibit unusual coloring, stunted growth and leaf damage or defoliation.