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C.O.R.N. Newsletter Articles

Protect Your Yield Potential: It’s Never Too Late to Test for SCN

Author(s): Horacio Lopez-Nicora

As a soybean grower, it is crucial to stay proactive in protecting your crop from potential threats. One such threat that often goes undetected is the Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN). SCN can cause significant yield losses if left unchecked, making it essential for soybean growers to regularly test their fields for this destructive pest.

Issue: 2023-41
Harvest Complete? It's Time To Assess SCN Levels In Your Fields!

Author(s): Horacio Lopez-Nicora

Soybean cyst nematode (SCN, Fig.1) poses a significant threat to soybean production, with potential yield reductions occurring without visible symptoms. To effectively manage SCN, it is crucial to know the presence and population levels of this destructive pathogen in your fields. Fall presents an ideal opportunity for sampling soil and testing for SCN, allowing growers to plan ahead and implement effective management strategies.

Issue: 2023-39
Done with Harvest? Collect Sample for SCN Analysis!

Author(s): Horacio Lopez-Nicora

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 action, we need to know our numbers.

Issue: 2021-40