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Soybean Disease on Agenda of 2025 Midwest Crops Conference in St. Joseph

At the Midwest Crops Conference, growers can learn about a soybean disease confirmed for the first time in Missouri. The two-day event is Jan. 21-22, 2025, at Stoney Creek Hotel in St. Joseph.

University of Missouri Extension state plant pathologist Mandy Bish will discuss how red crown rot disease can significantly affect soybean yields.

In her presentation, she will also discuss other fungi that cause similar symptoms. This includes a fungus that was not on the radar of disease researchers before the 2024 season.

 “We’ll also cover additional soybean disease concerns, including the breakdown of soybean resistance to Phytophthora, increasing reports of charcoal rot and Diaporthe, and management of soybean cyst nematode,” says Bish. Other topics include the latest findings from the Missouri Strip Trial Program, weather impacts, biologicals and soil and water management.

“This conference offers a comprehensive exploration of current and critical crop topics delivered by leading university agricultural specialists and researchers,” says Denice Ferguson, MU Extension agricultural business and policy specialist.

Agronomists and economists from MU, University of Nebraska and Kansas State University will share their latest findings on corn, soybean and wheat pests and diseases, how to control input costs, cover crop management, nutrient management and what to expect in the 2025 growing season. Other speakers include leading agricultural industry experts.

Source : missouri.edu

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