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Tag: Pythium
Nebraska Corn, Soybeans: Conditions Favor Seedling Diseases in Early Planted Fields Jun 1, 2022
Heavy rains and cool soils throughout the state may favor the development of seedling diseases, which could impact corn and soybean emergence. These conditions come at a poor time in […]
Missouri: Spring Rains Bring Root Rots Jun 16, 2021
Persistent rains have resulted in ample conditions for seedling and root rotting diseases in many Missouri fields this spring season. Most prominently, Pythium species have been resulting in infection of the roots […]
Pennsylvania Soybeans: Dealing with Early Season Soilborne Diseases May 22, 2020
With the recent cold air and soil temperatures, germination and emergence of field crops have been delayed in much of the state. Combined with questions about chilling injury in field crops, we […]
Illinois Corn, Soybeans: Pythium- An Early Season Pain Apr 6, 2020
There are many seedling diseases that affect corn and soybeans. These diseases can reduce root development, nutrient and water uptake, plant growth, and in severe cases, kill seedlings. One of the biggest issues […]
Texas Peanuts: 4 Pod Rot Management Tips Jul 11, 2019
It is time to consider preventative applications for soilborne diseases. Two different fungi (Rhizoctonia solani and Pythium spp.) are the primary components of the pod rot complex. These fungi may […]
Illinois Soybeans: Seed Treatments for SDS – Don’t Forget Your Base Treatments Jun 21, 2019
With tight profit margins, and other issues affecting farm profitability, some producers that use iLeVO for helping manage sudden death syndrome (SDS) of soybean have decided to skip including base fungicide treatments in […]
Illinois: How Will Late Planting Affect Crop Diseases? May 16, 2019
Most Illinois producers are behind in getting corn and soybeans into the ground this year as a result of persistent rains and cool temperatures. Some people are wondering what this might mean […]
Iowa Corn, Soybeans: Planting with Seedling Diseases, Low Germination Rates Apr 2, 2019
You know what they say: March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. Well, it certainly feels like this past winter was just one extended lion. While […]
Nebraska Soybeans: Flooded Fields – What Damage Can You Expect? Jun 25, 2018
It is Friday morning and the sun is finally showing up in northern Nebraska. With the weather pattern this past week, it was starting to feel like the Pacific Northwest. […]
Illinois: I Used a Seed Treatment. Why Did I Get Seedling Disease? Jun 18, 2018
After the recent deluge, Illinois soybean producers have been hit hard with seedling diseases. A common question many people are asking is, “I used a seed treatment, so why am I […]
