The Crop Protection Network

Some of you may be familiar with the Crop Protection Network (CPN) and its efforts. Their mission is as follows:

"The Crop Protection Network (CPN) is a multi-state and international partnership of university and provincial Extension specialists, and public and private professionals that provides unbiased, research-based information. Our goal is to communicate relevant information to farmers and agricultural personnel to help with decisions related to protecting alfalfa, corn, cotton, small grains, and soybean.


Through multi-state and international efforts, the CPN enhances the visibility and success of agricultural extension while providing important crop protection information to farmers, agribusiness, and educators."

One resource from the CPN is their county-by-county interactive disease maps. While we do not have a known presence of these diseases in Bertie County at this time, this resource is intended to help you be aware of their potential presence elsewhere.

Soybean Rust

Southern Rust (Corn)

Tar Spot (Corn)

Crop Lookout Map

Another valuable resource is their fungicide efficacy tables, linked below

2025 Soybean Foliar Fungicide Table

2025 Corn Foliar Fungicide Table

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Bertie County Center at (252) 794-5317