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.
Genetic Engineering Research Aims to Tackle Soybean Cyst Nematode
Researchers have refined SCN cultivation and extraction, setting the stage for RNA-Seq experiments to advance nematode management.
What New Types of Varietal Resistance to SCN Are Being Developed?
Dr. Eliana Monteverde provides an update on ISA checkoff-funded research focused on soybean cyst nematode resistance in Illinois.
Red Crown Rot and Soybean Cyst Nematode: How Do They Interact?
Dr. Boris Camiletti provides an update on greenhouse experiments aimed at refining protocols for evaluating commercial products against RCR and its interaction with SCN.
Over 1,000 SCN Samples Processed Across 66 Illinois Counties
In this blog post, Nathan Schroeder reveals the growing data on soybean cyst nematode across Illinois, with over 1,000 samples processed from 66 counties. SCN is proving to be widespread, but uneven sample distribution poses a challenge to fully understanding the threat.
Free Soybean Cyst Nematode Sampling Available for Illinois Growers
In partnership with the University of Illinois, ISA aims to establish a baseline SCN population in soybean fields statewide. Even if you've tested for SCN before, populations could be increasing.
Is the Peking Trait the Answer for Soybean Cyst Nematode?
Planning next year's seed selection? Consider choosing soybeans with Peking resistance to manage Soybean Cyst Nematode. Stephanie Porter, CCA, shares research results from Southern Illinois University's SCN and root knot nematode research site.
Can Henbit Serve As A Host Away from Soybean?
Illinois Soybean Association Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, CCA, shares the challenges of winter annual weeds, highlighting henbit and purple deadnettle as alternative hosts of soybean cyst nematode. Research suggests that managing winter annuals in the fall, applying residual herbicides, and removing winter weeds before planting are crucial strategies for management.
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