In soybeans soybean cyst nematode is becoming more obvious in the crop. Look for stunted yellow plants especially on the lighter soils in the field. In those areas dig up the plants and look for tiny white cysts on the roots. Make note of affected areas in the field and plan to soil sample for SCN before the next soybean crop. Also this year we have been finding cysts on the roots of edible beans so check to see if SCN is affecting these crops.
Diseases continue to be a concern in the soybean crop.
Sudden death syndrome is progressing in the fields where it has been found, mainly in the western part of the region. The areas affected are becoming larger and individual plants are beginning to die. White mould is becoming more apparent in fields also, as plants start to die off. The root rots continue to take their toll on the crop causing plants to wilt and die. Stem canker is also apparent in some fields.