Soybean Cyst Nematode is active in all key U.S. soybean production areas, but it is relatively new in North Dakota. “It has been confirmed in 11 different counties with the high levels concentrated in southeast North Dakota.” BASF Northern Plains Seed Treatment Technical Field Representative Ruhiyyih Dyrdahl-Young recommends ILEVO seed treatments to deal with SCN. Soybean Cyst Nematode is a microscopic worm that feeds on the roots of the plant. “Part of the problem with nematodes is that they are a below-ground pathogen and you can get 30 percent yield loss with no above-ground symptoms.” Growers are also encouraged to address early fungal diseases to get the crop started in the cold, wet soils seen each spring. Obvius Plus is a new fungicide treatment with four modes of action with four different active ingredients.
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