Exploring Cover Crops as a SCN Management Tool
Soybean cyst nematode poses a significant threat to soybean yields, and despite previous management successes, it has adapted to resistance. Researchers, supported by the Illinois Soybean Association, are investigating the potential of cover crops as a tool to mitigate SCN damage.
How Cover Crops Impact Soybean Growth and Development
Researchers around the state are continuing to study and learn about the impact of cover crops on soybean growth and development and grain yield. Read observations from three experts and their assessments from this season and questions they are asking themselves in preparation for the 2024 growing season.
Impact of Cover Crops on SCN
As cover crops gain popularity in crop rotations, the question arises: Do they aid or potentially host soybean cyst nematode (SCN)? Dr. Mandy Bish from the University of Missouri Extension examines strip-trial data, particularly regarding cereal rye, which shows no significant enhancement of SCN populations. However, the impact of legume cover crops on SCN remains an area of concern.
New ISA Agronomy Plots ‘A Fresh Start’
Soybean and cover crop plots made their debut at this year’s Farm Progress Show presented by the Illinois Soybean Association.
Find a Cover Crop Seed Dealer Near You!
The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership announces the release of the Cover Crop Seed Dealers Directory which shares contact information, geography of service, and a list of available conservation cropping services provided by cover crop seed dealers in Illinois.
New Grazing Cover Crops Checklist Now Available!
Jennifer Jones, Illinois Soybean Association Research Agronomist, discusses the importance of integrating livestock into cropping systems to enhance soil health. Jones highlights the benefits livestock bring such as nutrient distribution and increased soil organic matter.
Join ISA Agronomy on Friday for an In-Depth Look at Cover Crop & Nitrogen Management
Illinois soybean farmers will have the opportunity to learn about a multiyear study assessing the cost, return on investment, and average yield of a multiyear legume cover crop and nitrogen management strategy.
