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Are Soil Nematodes Beneficial Or Harmful?

Nematodes are often talked about in a quiet fearful voice. The image of the small microscopic worms can bring grown men to their knees. Unfortunately like many things in our world, a few? apples have ruined the entire bushel.
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Wheat Variety Tolerance To Metribuzin

We have fielded a number of calls from folks who believe they are seeing more metribuzin injury on wheat this fall than in previous years. I rated metribuzin tolerance in a number of county wheat trials scattered across West Tennessee to help address this question.
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What To Consider When Selecting SCN-Resistant Varieties

Planting soybean cyst nematode (SCN) varieties is one of the most effective tactics for managing the most important pathogen of soybeans. However, SCN-resistant varieties are not all created equal. You should consider the following characteristics when selecting SCN resistant varieties for your fields:
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Resources For Selecting SCN-Resistant Varieties

Soybean producers should utilize several sources of information when selecting soybean cyst nematode (SCN)-resistant varieties. The article What To Consider When Selecting SCN-Resistant Varieties shares the four characteristics producers should keep in mind when choosing varieties with SCN resistance.
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Iowa Learning Farms Launches Cover Crop Calculator

Cover crops are planted in the fall and stay on fields over the winter, covering the ground with foliage and holding soil in place with their roots. These assets help to slow soil erosion and reduce nitrate leaching, thereby improving water quality. They also improve soil health and productivity and suppress weeds. Many farmers are seeking management advice about implementing cover crops into their corn-soybean rotations.
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