Don't miss out on free Soybean Cyst Nematode testing through K-State

Dec 23, 2022

By Rodrigo Onofre

Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is a major problem in soybean fields throughout eastern and central Kansas. As of January 1, 2020, SCN was identified in 59 Kansas counties that produce >85% of Kansas soybeans. It is important to monitor SCN levels regularly to determine if management strategies, such as variety resistance and crop rotation, have been successful.

Immediately following harvest is the best time to check fields for SCN and start planning for next season. Confirming the presence of SCN and determining population levels is the basis for a successful integrated management program.

To make that process easier, the K-State Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab is now offering free SCN testing for Kansas producers. This program is facilitated by a grant received from the SCN Coalition.

Detailed instructions for collecting and shipping samples to the K-State Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab can be found in this recent eUpdate article: https://eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/article_new/free-soybean-cyst-nematode-testing-is-available-through-ksu-plant-disease-diagnostic-lab-518-3

Remember, your results will only be as good as the sample that you send to the lab!

You can also check out this short, informative video from the lab: Soybean Cyst Nematode-SCN Sampling 2022, https://youtu.be/b6Eo0isI1I0 .

Please note that the Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab will be closed from 12/26/2022 through 1/2/2023.

Source : ksu.edu

Video: Winter Canola Trial in Mississippi | Can It Work for Double Cropping? | Pioneer Agronomy

Can winter canola open new opportunities for growers in the Mid-South? In this agronomy update from Noxubee County, Mississippi, Pioneer agronomist Gus Eifling shares an early look at a first-year winter canola trial and what farmers are learning from the field.

Planted in late October on 30-inch rows, the crop is now entering the bloom stage and progressing quickly. In this video, we walk through current field conditions, fertility management, and how timing could make this crop a valuable option for double-cropping soybeans or cotton.

If harvest timing lines up with early May, growers may be able to transition directly into another crop during ideal planting windows. Ongoing field trials will help determine whether canola could become a viable rotational option for the region.

Watch for:

How winter canola is performing in its first season in this Mississippi field

Why growers chose 30-inch rows for this trial

What the crop looks like as it moves from bolting into bloom

Fertility strategy, including nitrogen and sulfur applications

How canola harvest timing could enable double-cropping with soybeans or cotton

Upcoming trials comparing soybeans after canola vs. traditional planting

As more growers look for ways to maximize acres and diversify rotations, experiments like this help determine what new crops might fit into existing systems.