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Ohio Soybeans: Fall Is the Best Time to Sample for SCN Oct 26, 2022
Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) remains the most economically damaging soybean pathogen in North America. If SCN levels are above damage threshold, significant yield reduction can often take place without visible […]
Ohio Soybeans: Conditions Ripe for Disease, What to Watch For Aug 25, 2022
In early August we recommended to start scouting fields for soybean diseases. At that time (two weeks ago), disease incidence across Ohio was very low to moderate. Conducive environmental conditions, however, […]
Ohio Soybeans: Scouting for Late Season Diseases Aug 9, 2022
Soybean disease levels across the state have been low to moderate so far, but growers should remain vigilant in their scouting efforts. August scouting can guide future variety, fungicide, or […]
Ohio Soybeans: Test Your Fields for SCN Aug 5, 2022
Soybean cyst nematode is silently gaining territory in Ohio and SCN numbers are rising. While soybean fields infested with SCN may not show above ground symptoms or look sick, the presence […]
Ohio Soybeans: To Spray or Not to Spray – Foliar Products at R3 Jul 22, 2022
When should I spray a foliar fungicide? First, consider the disease triangle. For a disease to develop, there must be: 1) a susceptible host (Is your soybean variety resistant or […]
Ohio Soybeans: Collect Soil Samples for SCN in Spring Mar 16, 2022
Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is a major soybean pathogen that continues to spread throughout Ohio. Commonly, yield reduction will take place with no visible symptoms. To know if the nematode […]
Ohio Soybeans: Done with Harvest? Collect Sample for SCN Analysis! Dec 8, 2021
Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is silently gaining territory in Ohio as SCN numbers are rising. The ability to reproduce on soybean cultivars with ‘SCN-resistance’ threatens Ohio soybean production. To take […]
Ohio Soybeans: Time to Test Fields for SCN Oct 29, 2021
One of the main reasons soybean cyst nematode (SCN) remains the most economically important pathogen of soybean is that it can cause yield loss between 15 and 30% with absolutely […]
