Green is for Go – Except for Soybean Stems
As harvest approaches, it’s time once again to discuss green stems in soybeans. Green Stem Syndrome (GSS) has been with us for quite some [...]
Soybeans, White Mold and SDS – Oh My!
It’s early August in Northern Illinois and it’s time to start wrapping up the 2018 soybean crop. Granted, August rains can add some yield, [...]
Fungicide-Herbicide Compatibility
Fungicide applications can be viewed as a “free trip” for some herbicides, but make sure you are spraying on-label. If not, it could be [...]
Now’s an Opportune Time to Scout for SCN
Originally posted via University of Nebraska-Lincoln CROPWATCH July through August is a good time to check soybean fields for soybean cyst nematodes (SCN), the [...]
Can You Get a Hold of Your Soybean Mold with a Threshold?
Recently, I was asked, “How do I know if I should have sprayed a fungicide on my soybeans or not?” Below is a checklist [...]
Cover Crops and Soybean Cyst Nematodes (SCN)
Soybean cyst nematodes (SCN) are one of the most detrimental pathogens of soybeans—they are considered the No. 1 yield-robbing pest for United State soybean [...]
Help me, I’m melting … from soybean diseases
Spring weather conditions went from cold to dry to hot and wet, creating a perfect storm. The 2018 growing season started off well for [...]
Making Early Applications in Soybeans
Post applications to promote soybean growth should be timed for optimal efficacy. As growers, we often look for the application timing that is convenient, [...]
Seedling Diseases in Soybean More Evident Throughout the State
Article originally posted on the Bulletin. With the storm that moved through the state the past week, it is not surprising that we are [...]
Sporecaster: Smartphone App Aids in White Mold Treatment Decisions
Sclerotinia stem rot, more commonly referred to as white mold, can be a devastating disease in soybeans. Yield losses can be extreme when conditions [...]
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