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How to Sample for Corn Nematodes

June 16, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Plant parasitic nematodes are in every field to some extent and can have no obvious crop impact to tremendous yield loss, says University of Nebraska Extension.

Damping Off Caused by Seedcorn Maggot

June 4, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Though soil borne pathogens are usually the cause of damping off in poorly drained soils, a seedcorn maggot infestation may cause similar symptoms.

Soybean Cyst Nematode Threat Calls for New Management Options

No-tillers may already have this parasitic soybean pest, but rotating crops, using resistant varieties and adding seed treatments can help them win the battle.

By Laura Barrera posted on May 18, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

There are two kinds of soybean farmers in the Midwest, Greg Tylka says: Those who are concerned about soybean cyst nematodes (SCN), and those who should be.

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Bayer CropScience Introduces ILeVO Seed Treatments

March 30, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

Greg Ginisty with Bayer CropScience talks about the company's new ILeVO seed treatments for soybeans.

Five Reasons to Use a Fungicide Seed Treatment on Soybeans

February 26, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

With growers looking to cut costs in 2015, some may consider forgoing a fungicide seed treatment on their soybeans, but there are situations where using a seed treatment will likely pay off.

Seed Treatments Effective in Early-Season Pest Control

February 23, 2015 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Mississippi State University researchers found that replicated trials from 2005-14 indicate pretreated seeds are effective at whichever level of treatment a no-tiller chooses.

American Soybean Association Backs Neonicotinoid Use

January 23, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

The American Soybean Association disagrees with the conclusions of a recent report from the EPA that calls into question the efficacy of neonicotinoid seed treatments.

Proper Soil pH is Key to Molybdenum Availability

Most problematic for legumes, molybdenum deficiencies are sometimes misdiagnosed as nitrogen deficiencies, but with a soil pH greater than 6.0, a response to applications is unlikely.

By Claire Keyes posted on December 7, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Editor’s note: This is the seventh of seven articles to be published in the No-Till Farmer newsletter on micronutrients essential to plant health.

Select 2015 Seed With Disease In Mind

November 4, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Penn State Extension

As you finish up your harvest and sit down to think about your seed options for next year, consider your options when it comes to genetic resistance to disease.

Limited Economic Return For Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments On Soybeans

October 21, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Illinois Extension

On Oct. 15, the US Environmental Protection Agency issued a report on the benefits of neonicotinoid insecticidal seed treatments to soybean production in the United States.

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