The SCN Coalition, is excited to announce the celebration of the second National Nematode Day on October 1, 2024, sponsored by BASF, Bayer and Syngenta. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the impact and threat that plant parasitic nematodes – such as soybean cyst nematode (SCN), Southern root-knot nematode, lesion nematode, and reniform nematode – pose to our crops.
For more detailed information and resources on National Nematode Day, visit HERE and follow #nematodeday on social!
Raising Awareness for Action
Awareness is the first step toward effective management. The SCN Coalition emphasizes the importance of identifying whether SCN is present in your fields and to know your numbers. The promotions for National Nematode Day aim to keep SCN top of mind for farmers and agronomists, encouraging soil testing this autumn.
Free SCN Soil Testing
With funding from the Ohio Soybean Council and in collaboration with The SCN Coalition, we are offering to process up to TWO soil samples per Ohio grower for SCN testing free of charge. We're excited to assist you in this important task. Download and complete the Soil Sample Submission Form and mail your samples to:
OSU Soybean Pathology and Nematology Lab
Attn: Horacio Lopez-Nicora Ph.D.
110 Kottman Hall
2021 Coffey Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Introducing the SCN Profit Checker
Additionally, The SCN Coalition has launched a powerful new tool: the "SCN Profit Checker calculator." This tool allows farmers to estimate yield and profit losses due to SCN in specific fields by inputting data such as SCN egg count, percent sand, soil pH, and the SCN female index on PI88788. This calculator underscores the critical need for autumn soil testing.
As the season progresses, we encourage growers to take soil samples for SCN analysis. Wishing you a prosperous harvest and a happy National Nematode Day!