How Do Environmental Factors Impact Glufosinate Efficacy Against Waterhemp, and How Can I Mitigate Those Challenges?
There have been reports over the past three growing seasons of sub-par waterhemp control from glufosinate in soybeans. This project will dig into how [...]
What New Types of Varietal Resistance to Scn Are Being Developed?
This project continues work to develop additional lines of varietal resistance to SCN. Researchers have identified threeand four-gene combinations and will develop lines with [...]
How Can Genetic Engineering Be Used To Help Manage Scn Populations?
This project aims to use genetic engineering to impede soybean cyst nematode (SCN) reproduction and survival. Researchers will explore several methods and strategies, such [...]
How Does Infection Timing and Soybean Cyst Nematode Impact Infestation of Red Crown Rot in Soybean Fields, and What Options Do I Have for Control?
There has been some correlation between soybean cyst nematode (SCN) and RCR, as well as infection timing and disease severity. This project will evaluate [...]
Are There Biological-Based Products That Can Promote Plant Growth While Also Protecting Against RCR When Soybeans Are Planted Later To Avoid Heavy Pathogen Incidence?
The team will gather information from farmers and industry about current biological-based products applied to soybean seed, as well as practices used to manage [...]
What Tools Are Available To Help Detect and Monitor Red Crown Rot Across Illinois Soybean Fields?
Early detection of red crown rot (RCR) in soybean fields is critical in managing this disease that can cause up to 50 percent yield [...]
Free SCN Testing for IL Soybean Farmers
Known as the billion-dollar pest, soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is reported to annually cost North American soybean producers $1.5 billion in lost yield. Even [...]
How Extensive Is Resistance to Group 15 Herbicides in Illinois Waterhemp Populations?
Waterhemp populations from soybean fields across Illinois are being collected and screened to better understand the level of resistance to Group 15 herbicides. Results [...]
Which Insect Pests and at What Threshold Levels Warrant an Insecticide Application or an Insecticide Seed Treatment in Soybeans?
This multi-year project aims to identify insect pests responsible for reducing soybean yield and grain quality and which control mechanisms, including seed treatment and [...]
Which Stem Diseases and Insects Should I Be Concerned About in My Soybean Fields?
Continuing work already underway across Illinois’ soybean fields, this project aims to identify new and emerging stem disease and insect pests that negatively impact [...]
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