Although some parts of Illinois have started to get beans in the ground, most of us are still waiting for soils to dry out and warm up. Something that should be on our radars in the week or two before planting are soilborne insect pests that may affect our soybeans. Wireworms and white grubs are the two pests of importance in Illinois, and on occasion these insect larvae can cause significant reductions in stands and early season plant vigor.... Read More →
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Insect Management: Video: Looking for Signs of Soybean Cyst Nematode
July 31, 2014
Many experts consider soybean cyst nematode (SCN) the greatest threat to soybean yields. Although invisible to the naked eye, this small worm causes great damage to soybean roots. Visual symptoms of the pest aren’t always present, making it difficult to determine presence and prevalence.
In this 90-second video, ISA Technical Consultant Dan Davidson, Ph.D., explains how to test for SCN and preventative management tactics.
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Illinois Soybean Association
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff and membership programs represent more than 43,000 soybean farmers in Illinois. The checkoff funds market development and utilization efforts while the membership program supports the government relations interests of Illinois soybean farmers at the local, state, and national level through the Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG). ISA upholds the interests of Illinois soybean producers through promotion, advocacy, and education with the vision of becoming a market leader in sustainable soybean production and profitability. For more information, visit the website www.ilsoy.org and www.ilsoygrowers.com.
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