Connie supports the citizens of South Dakota in her role as the SDSU Extension Plant Diagnostician at the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings.
Connie Tande
SDSU Extension Plant Diagnostician
Also by Connie Tande
Corn Disease Update: September 2, 2025
As of September 2, 2025, a number of corn diseases have been reported and confirmed throughout South Dakota. View our latest findings as we approach the fall harvest season.
SDSU Extension programs help producers maintain healthy crops
August 26, 2025
Madalyn Shires puts on a lot of miles in the summer. As an assistant professor and SDSU Extension Plant Pathology Specialist, Shires traverses the state visiting research plots and educating crop producers on that research.
Corn Diseases in South Dakota Update
Several South Dakota counties have confirmed positive cases of Southern Rust and Tar Spot this growing season. See our latest recommendations for dealing with these diseases before they become a problem.