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Video: Soybean Cyst Robs Yields, Hurts Food Production

Feb 29, 2016

Soybean Cyst Nematode is the number one soybean pest in the world. This parasite robs can be found in the soil and it can silently rob 10% to 70% of the yield in a soybean field. This decreases the farmer's profitability and means less livestock feed and a smaller meat supply for consumers. Michelle Rook looks at how farmers are trying to prevent this pest.