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 [...]
Liberty Application Procedures
The number of acres planted to LibertyLink® soybeans has grown significantly in 2018 and I want to thank all of you who plant LibertyLink [...]
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 [...]
Soybean Cyst Nematode: Race Shifts and Grass Cover Crops as a Potential Alternative Control
Article originally posted on the Bulletin. Among the various soybean pests, Heterodera glycines Ichinohe, known by most as soybean cyst nematode (SCN), continues to [...]
Understand and Manage SCN: 4 Proven Tips
Two decades ago, farmers had a problem with Soybean Cyst Nematodes invading their fields, taking over and causing major yield losses. But soon after, [...]
Identifying Troublesome Broadleaf Weeds in Soybeans
It’s been a fast and furious spring here in south-central Illinois. The first half of April was a wash and what seemed to be [...]
Diptera, Lepidoptera and Coleoptera—OH MY!
Scouting for early season soybean insect pests is beneficial in determining if your pre-planting management strategies are working as expected. Many growers are wisely [...]
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