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Episode 191 – BONUS! Soybean Red Crown Rot: Emerging Threats and Management Strategies

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We ran out of time last week with guest Dr. Horacio Lopez-Nicora so we doubled up our releases to cover soybean red crown rot, an emerging and increasingly concerning disease in Midwest production systems. He explains how the pathogen develops, the environmental conditions that favor infection, and why red crown rot can be difficult to distinguish from other soybean wilts and root diseases in the field. Dr. Lopez-Nicora also highlights current research and management options, including the role of resistant varieties, crop rotation, and integrated disease management practices aimed at reducing risk and limiting yield loss. Listeners will come away with practical guidance on scouting, diagnosis, and proactive strategies to stay ahead of this potentially devastating soybean disease.

Watch the C.O.R.N newsletter for the latest updates. For more on Soybean Cyst Nematode management go to: https://www.thescncoalition.com/. For more information and disease forecasting tools, please visit: https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/ A big thanks goes out to the United Soybean Board and Ohio Soybean Council for their support.

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Episode 190 – Soybean Foliar Diseases

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In this episode, guest Dr. Horacio Lopez-Nicora joins us to unpack the evolving landscape of soybean foliar diseases and what growers need to know for effective management. Dr. Lopez-Nicora discusses the most prevalent foliar issues in soybean production, including the environmental conditions that drive disease development and the challenges of timely diagnosis in the field. He also explores integrated management strategies, emphasizing the importance of scouting, disease forecasting, and fungicide decision-making to protect yield while preserving economic return. Listeners will gain practical, research-based insights into disease identification, resistance considerations, and season-long approaches to reducing risk in soybean fields.

For more information and disease forecasting tools, please visit: https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/

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Episode 121 – Corn and Soybean Diseases

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Mid to late summer attentions quickly turn to fungicide applications and talk of what needs sprayed for that particular year. This year is no exception with the varying weather conditions that seem to appeal to each and every disease. Dr. Horacio Lopez-Nicora and Jason Hartschuh talk about which diseases in corn and soybeans we should watch out for and provide more information on scouting and pulling the trigger on application.

If you are interested in sending soybean samples in for disease analysis, address them to:

OSU Soybean Pathology and Nematology Laboratory
Attn: Horacio Lopez-Nicora
110 Kottman Hall
2021 Coffey Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43210

You can reach Horacio at lopez-nicora.1@osu.edu and Jason at Hartschuh.11@osu.edu.

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Episode 115 – Insect and Disease Pressure in Cool Soils

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Planting conditions were really good in early April which led to a significant amount of corn and soybeans planted early this year. With the turn to cold, wet conditions, much of that seed has sat without emerging for 2-3 weeks. What impact will that have on insect and disease pressure? How might it affect replant considerations?

To answer these questions, Dr. Kelley Tilmon and Dr. Horacio Lopez-Nicora join us to discuss the effectiveness of seed treatment, which insects and diseases we should be concerned about and some cultural considerations to prevent infestations.

For more on insects, please visit: aginsects.osu.edu/. Subscribe to the CORN newsletter for regular updates from these specialists.

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