Articles tagged under: Soybean Cyst Nematode
Making the Bad, Worse; SCN
Published September 8, 2023
NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell spoke at the Peterson Farms Seed Field Day and explained that Soybean Cyst Nematode can make other soybean diseases much worse. “We’ve probably had brown stem rot in North Dakota for quite a few…SCN: the Silent Yield Robber
Published August 22, 2023
Soybean Cyst Nematode is continuing to move north and west. Peterson Farms Seed lead agronomist Rick Swenson says this is the worst year he’s ever seen for SCN. "As it makes its march up the (Red River) Valley and across North…Excitement for BASF SCN Soybean Trait
Published June 29, 2023
BASF is known as a chemistry company, but it is also one of only six U.S. companies actively breeding soybeans and one of four in the trait business. Marc Hoobler is the company's agronomy lead for soybeans and canola and…Dry Bean Scene
Published June 23, 2023
NDSU Nematologist Guiping Yan joins us to talk about soybean cyst nematode in dry beans in this week's Dry Bean Scene. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnstown Bean Company, Varisto Herbicide from BASF,…Alarming Amounts of SCN
Published February 10, 2023
Results from soil samples indicate a large percentage of acres have damaging levels of soybean cyst nematode. BASF Product Manager Jeremiah Mullock says over 500 sample kits were sampled last fall. "Seventy-five percent of the fields sampled had SCN present…Soybean Cyst Nematode on the Move
Published January 9, 2023
Soybean Cyst Nematode was prolific this past spring in the region. "Soybean Cyst Nematode is a big deal and it's expanding through the state," said Sam Markell, plant pathologist, NDSU Extension. "Sampling is really important for identifying it" SCN has…SCN Soil Test Kits Available
Published October 31, 2022
Soybean Cyst Nematode is estimated to cause 100 million bushels of yield loss every year. BASF Technical Field Representative Nick Tinsley says SCN can cause problems without any above-ground symptoms. "The first step in any kind of management plan is…Take Steps to Deal With the SCN Threat
Published October 7, 2021
With the drier than usual soil conditions, there is a greater risk for soybean cyst nematode. BASF Seed Treatment Product Manager Jeremiah Mullock says SCN thrives in additional plant stress from low moisture conditions. "The plant root system is only…Sample Soybeans for SCN
Published August 30, 2021
During the Red River Farm Network Crop Tour presented by Pioneer, we got an update from field agronomist Sarah Lovas. Areas where iron chlorosis is hanging on should be sampled for soybean cyst nemotode. "Find those hot spots to manage…