Although the recent rains have been good for some crops, tobacco is actually suffering from Angular Leaf Spot.

Trigg County Agriculture Extension Agent Graham Cofield says he has received numerous reports of the disease in the county and region.

click to download audioCofield says there are treatments farmers can use to reduce the damage.

click to download audioHe adds there also a tried a true method of control that is working for farmers.

click to download audioCofield says the problem with tobacco is continuing to become more widespread.

click to download audioAngular Leaf Spot is a bacterial disease. Heavy rains can drive the bacteria into the leaves and cause significant problems in some fields. Spots appear angular when limited by leaf veins.