Bean There, Done That: Bean Leaf Beetles After a Moderate Winter
How will the moderate winter affect insect pests this year? Dr. Nathan Kleczewski and Dr. Nick Seiter explain how winter conditions impact the Bean Leaf Beetle (BLB) and what to look for in your fields to determine risk.
2022 Soybean Gall Midge Survey in Illinois
The 2022 soybean gall midge survey inspected soybean fields throughout Illinois to facilitate early detection of this new pest.
New Research on Soybean Cyst Nematode Finds Reproduction on Most Common Resistance Source
Soybean cyst nematodes (SCN) causes more soybean yield loss in Illinois when compared to any other pathogen. For example, in 2021 alone, losses attributed to SCN were estimated at over 14 million bushels, valued at over $185 million.
The Real Deal with Cover Crops and SCN
In her latest blog, Soy Envoy Chelsea Harbach walks us through the three possible outcomes of an interaction between cover crops and SCN.
DTN: Catch Soybean Cyst in the Act
Dig Now to Root Out Soybean Yield Robber SCN
Timing of Foliar Fungicide Application
Soy Envoy Weston Olsen walks us through the ins and outs of foliar fungicide timing decisions.
Rotate SCN-Resistant Seed Varieties for Optimal Protection
Understanding the difference between soybean cyst nematode-resistant varieties may help soybean growers understand the importance of rotating sources of resistance, which is one of the “active SCN management” strategies advised by The SCN Coalition.
You Don’t Know What You Have Till It’s Gone
Soy Envoy Chelsea Harbach tells us a cautionary tale about fungicide resistance management in her latest ILSoyAdvisor blog.
Red Crown Rot of Soybean in Illinois
Since Red Crown Rot was first confirmed, efforts to monitor the disease in Illinois have resulted in maps of occurrence from 2018 to 2021.
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