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July 13, 2014 With over 100 diseases that can attack soybean crops, why would charcoal rot rise to the top of the most wanted list? University of Illinois scientists cite the earth’s changing climate as one reason that more research is needed on the fungus that causes charcoal rot. Fungi may often be associated with cool, damp growing conditions but Macrophomina phaseolina... |
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July 13, 2014 Fungicide resistance can be a major threat to soybean disease control, and this resistance can take hold quickly if fungicides and their applications are not properly managed. In an attempt to help combat this ever-present issue, the United Soybean Board funded a grant to ‘sustain fungicide effectiveness through fungicide resistance education for growers and crop consultants.’ ... |
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July 10, 2014 Be on the watch for Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) this season. Conditions have been right so far for an outbreak. SDS is a serious disease in soybeans and impacts soybean production across the U.S. It is probably No. 2 after soybean cyst nematode in causing a yield decline. And 2014 could be a high-risk year. It has been very wet throughout much of Illinois this... |
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July 10, 2014 While June is the time to scout for weeds and perhaps a few pests, July is the time to scout for diseases and insects. In addition you also may see symptoms of nutrient deficiencies and general malaise of the soybean crop. During July, you should scout for insects including the soybean aphid, Japanese beetle, bean leaf beetle and green cloverworm. Of these, the soybean aphid and Japanese beetle put... |
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July 10, 2014 In Illinois, most soybeans are between R1 (first flower anywhere on the plant), R2 (flower on one of the top two nodes) and R3 (pod 3/16-inch at one of the uppermost four nodes). This reproductive stage is the ideal time to scout and consider factors that may negatively impact yield. “Up to 75% of all flowers produced may abort due to physiological or climatic conditions, says WinField agronomist, Dr. Bob... |
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July 08, 2014 With the increased prevalence of herbicide-resistant weeds, it’s important for farmers to diversify their weed-management plans to incorporate more modes and sites of action. Doing so also requires farmers to be more attentive in applying these herbicides. As farmers diversify the herbicides they use to battle resistant weeds, it’s critical that they also keep those herbicides from drifting... |
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