An associate professor in crop sciences says research is showing soybean cyst nematode are overcoming industry standard traits. Nathan Schroeder with the University of Illinois tells Brownfield the pest can cause significant yield loss by attacking a plant’s roots. “Over the past 25 years,...
An associate professor in crop sciences says ongoing testing for soybean cyst nematode has shown just how widespread the pest is. Nathan Schroeder at the University of Illinois tells Brownfield… “We’ve gotten samples from well over half of the counties in Illinois.” He says,...
A BASF representative says now is the time for farmers to formulate a soybean cyst nematode action plan. Nick Tinsley says a fall soil test is key. “Knowing the risk that you’re facing is the first step toward having a comprehensive management plan that...
October is Soybean Cyst Nematode Action Month and a field representative with BASF says proactive field management is essential. Jeremiah Mullock tells Brownfield… “We know that it’s causing over $1.5 billion of annual revenue loss year on year, but we often never see those...