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Watch for red crown rot in soybeans

Thursday, March 13

A field agronomist in eastern Missouri says farmers should be monitoring soybeans for red crown rot, a new soil-borne fungal disease in the state. “About the time you’re spraying fungicide is probably when you’ll start to see it.” Scott Gard with Pioneer says the... Read More.

Red crown rot awareness

Friday, February 14

The agronomy education lead at Beck’s Hybrids says midwestern soybean growers need to familiarize themselves with red crown rot. “It looks a lot like SDS, and it can cut yields 40 to 60%.” Matt Montgomery says the disease is being identified in more areas,... Read More.