Soybean Cyst Nematode: How Much Yield Are You Leaving in the Field?
Behind every disappointing soybean yield might lurk SCN — tune in as top pathologists and agronomists unpack the latest science and strategy to control it.
Cover Crop Field Day Highlights Research and On-Farm Management
Darby Danzl provides a recap of the IL Cover Crop Field Day, highlighting research trials on cover crop management, SCN interactions, and strategies to address common challenges.
Illinois Soybean Cyst Nematode Survey Results
Soybean cyst nematode is adapting to the widely used PI 88788 — the annual insights report reveals Illinois survey results to help farmers assess SCN levels and refine management decisions.
How Cover Crops Are Affecting SCN Levels in Illinois Fields
Could certain cover crops serve as an effective management tool against soybean cyst nematode—or might some practices be contributing to higher SCN pressure? Ongoing Illinois research is shedding light on the complex relationship.
Research Studies Link Between Red Crown Rot and SCN in Soybeans
Illinois research is uncovering how soybean cyst nematode and red crown rot may be teaming up in Illinois fields—and what that means for future soybean management.
Gene Editing Offers Potential New Path for Managing SCN
Illinois researchers are using CRISPR and RNA sequencing to identify genetic targets that could disrupt soybean cyst nematode reproduction.
Exploring Cover Crops’ Role in Managing SCN Populations
An ongoing study across 13 Illinois field sites is evaluating how different cover crops influence SCN populations to support more effective management strategies.
SCN-Resistant Soybean Lines Heading to Commercial Production
Farmers will soon have access to new, high-yielding soybean lines with enhanced resistance to soybean cyst nematode.
SCN Testing Reveals Hotspots of Concern in Illinois Soybean Fields
Soybean cyst nematode may be out of sight, but it might be in your fields—see the latest update from the Illinois Soybean Association’s free SCN testing program.
Soybean Cyst Nematode Management Panel
As soybean cyst nematode remains a threat in soybean fields, this panel at the 2025 Field Advisor Forum shares research updates on SCN in Illinois and efforts to control the disease through genetic engineering.
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