Humberto Blanco
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- Professor Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Managing Brown Stem Rot and Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybean
August 23, 2012
With soybeans now in the mid- to late pod-filling stages, some stem and root rots are showing up. Brown stem rot and sudden death syndrome have been reported at several sites across Nebraska. With both of these diseases foliar symptoms can be similar so correct identification through other means is critical to successful management.
Drought Stress May Make Scouting for SCN Easier
This year's drought conditions may hold one benefit for soybean producers: a better opportunity than most years to scout for the elusive soybean cyst nematode (SCN).
Learn more at this year's
Consider Label Restrictions for Corn and Soybean Insecticides
August 9, 2012
With increased interest in harvesting or grazing drought-damaged corn and soybeans for livestock feed, be alert to label restrictions if any insecticides were applied to these crops.
Consider Herbicide Restrictions with Drought-Damaged Corn or Soybeans
July 27, 2012
Forage, Feed, and Grazing Restrictions for Row Crop Herbicides
Source: 2012 Guide for Weed Management