Do Cover Crops Impact Soybean Cyst Nematode?
While there has been significant interest in increasing the use of cover crops, there is evidence that specific species can impact SCN prior to and leading into the soybean production year.
2023 Soybean Summit Recap
Did you miss this year’s Soybean Summit? Check out the video event recap!
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.
Determining the Distribution and Severity of Dectes Stem Borer Larvae in Illinois
In 2022, researchers from the University of Illinois sampled 18 soybean fields in southern Illinois during growth stages R6-R8 for dectes stem borer.
Voles: The Ultimate Arch Nemesis of Soybeans in the Pursuit of Better Soil Health
One of the most frequent questions asked thus far after cover crop presentations or events is “How do you control voles in cover crops?” To control these pests, we first need to understand their biology to know how to combat them.
Got Vole Problems? Your Input Is Needed!
USDA’s Office of Pest Management Policy (OPMP) is requesting your participation in a survey on rodenticide use in outdoor agricultural production.
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 New Frontier of Weed Control for Early Planted Soybeans
In 2021 and 2022, Dr. Aaron Hager, University of Illinois, conducted research to establish a sound weed management program for very, early planted soybeans.
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.
A Haunting on Soya Street
Soy Envoy Jeff Shaner advises that after 2022 is over, some ghosts from the current growing season could haunt you in 2023.
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