Tomato Blight Killing Plants In Minnesota, South Dakota, and Iowa

Tomato plants in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Iowa are being hit with a bad blight. What can you do?

Tomatoes are already starting to ripen in gardens all across the Midwest.

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Lots of people are noticing wilting and discolored leaves on their tomato plants even though the vegetables are getting ample water.

So what's going on? Tomato Blight.

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Tomato blight is a fungal disease that can swiftly destroy an entire tomato crop if left untreated.

Dark spots are a telltale sign blight may be in your garden, but the severity of the situation depends on which type of tomato blight is afflicting your plants.

Morgan the “Plant Addict” says if you are seeing brown spots on your tomato plant. Most likely blight! ... "But do not fear, your plant can be saved! This video will show you a few simple steps to save your tomato harvest.”

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5 Things South Dakota Gave the World

South Dakota may not get much respect. We get a blizzard and it's a footnote on the national scene, but if Florida gets a bit chilly it's breaking news. But, maybe it's fine to be forgotten about. We kind of like being left alone on our quiet piece of the plains.

South Dakota has given a lot to the world though. Not just giant mountain carvings and settings for HBO shows, but awesome things that the rest of the world should thank us for.

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