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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…

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…

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…

Genetic Resistance Challenges with SCN

Published October 22, 2018

In parts of the Corn Belt, genetic resistance to soybean cyst nematode is being overcome by the pathogen. NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell says resistance in the plants aren’t working well. “In North Dakota, it’s not that significant yet.…

Keep SCN Numbers in Check

Published October 20, 2018

GL Crop Consulting president Greg LaPlante says Soybean Cyst Nematode is starting to overwhelm some varieties in southeastern North Dakota fields. "This is happening in varieties that had low to moderate resistance. SCN reproductive rates were higher than normal this year."…

Articles tagged under: Soybean Cyst Nematode

SCN Robs Yield

Don’t Forget to Check for Soybean Cyst Nematode

Using Cover Crops to Manage SCN

Genetic Resistance Challenges with SCN

Keep SCN Numbers in Check

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