Illinois farmers continue to plant soybeans earlier each year. Dr. Mandy Bish, University of Missouri Extension Specialist, examines the impact of this trend on soybean cyst nematode (SCN). She considers various factors, including weather and environmental conditions, that could potentially increase soybean vulnerability to SCN.
For further insights on SCN, explore the ILSoyAdvisor’s Online Library and type “SCN” into the search bar.
About the Author: Kelsey Litchfield
Kelsey Litchfield is the Agronomic Outreach Specialist for the Illinois Soybean Association. In her role, she manages Field Advisor's media platforms and assists the agronomy team with events and field days.
A native of Rio, IL, Kelsey earned her bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2017 where she double majored in Agricultural Communications and Broadcast Journalism.
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