Articles tagged under: Soybean Cyst Nematode

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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Watch For Soybean Cyst Nematode

Published February 6, 2020

Soil samples continue to show soybean cyst nematode moving north and west in North Dakota. NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell says less sample were collected last fall because of the tough harvest condition. "This last year, we didn't have…

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SCN Robs Yield

Published December 11, 2019

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…

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Don’t Forget to Check for Soybean Cyst Nematode

Published August 14, 2019

Soybean cyst nematode can be found across the Red River Valley. BASF Seed Treatment Technical Field Representative Troy Bauer says farmers should check for the pathogen with a soil test. "A lot of times farmers can have a 30 percent…

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Using Cover Crops to Manage SCN

Published July 18, 2019

Researchers are taking a look at ways to manage soybean cyst nematode. University of Minnesota Extension educator Angie Peltier is working on a project with NDSU Extension to investigate brown mustard and winter camelina to manage SCN. "We know they're…

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