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Soybean Cyst Nematode
Sample for SCN after Soybean Harvest this Fall

November 5, 2021

Believe it or not, the #1 soybean pest in the United States is the Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN), which causes estimated annual losses of up to $1.28 billion (128.6 million bushels).

Corn Disease Triangle
The Disease Triangle

September 8, 2021

Corn diseases, such as Gray Leaf Spot and Northern Corn Leaf Blight, will began to appear late in the season. Diseases will occur when a pathogen comes in to contact with the right host crop under favorable environment conditions.

Macronutrients and Plant Growth
Micronutrients and Plant Growth

August 13, 2021

Micronutrients are essential for plant growth and reproduction. They are key players in many growth processes such as photosynthesis, cell wall structure and plant metabolism. Micronutrients are just as important as macronutrients, they are just needed in smaller quantities.

Hidden Hunger Crop Nutrients
Hidden Hunger in your Crops

July 9, 2021

Symptoms of nutrient deficiencies may not be seen, however, this doesn’t mean the crop has a sufficient supply of micronutrients.