Steady rains that fell on many parts of Kansas in late May highlight a delicate balancing act for the state’s farmers. On one hand, rain is the lifeblood of agriculture.

Phytophthora Root and Stem Rot: While more common in warm, wet soils, this disease can still affect early seedlings. Look for dark brown lesions on the roots and stem, often leading to plant collapse ...

Soybean seedling diseases are often difficult to diagnose in the field because symptoms can overlap with abiotic stress or insect injury. However, early identification is key to managing these issues ...

Soybean seedling diseases are often difficult to diagnose in the field because symptoms can overlap with abiotic stress or insect injury. However, early identification is key to managing these issues ...

Visual symptoms of soybean Phytophthora root rot. Soft, tan-to-brown rotted plant tissue; Water-soaked lesions on seedling stems and roots; Yellowing and wilting of young seedling leaves ...

Phytophthora root rot is a water mould disease and a relative newcomer to Manitoba, affecting both field peas and soybeans. As with other soybean diseases, it’s gained presence in the province as soy ...

Phytophthora root rot is one pathogen of concern. “We’re still in a bit of a honeymoon where we’re not facing lot of major soybean diseases.” Schmidt said.

Phytophthora root rot is a water mould disease and a relative newcomer to Manitoba, affecting both field peas and soybeans. It and other soybean diseases have more presence in the province as soy ...

Excessive moisture and flooding favors different pathogens, like Pythium that causes damping off and Phytophthora root rot in soybean. While there are no rescue treatment options for either of these ...

Specific seed treatments are effective for these two diseases. Resistant soybean varieties can also be effective for Phytophthora root and stem rot — although not all resistant varieties are effective ...

Wade Webster, NDSU Extension’s new soybean pathology specialist, spoke recently to soybean producers about diseases in the state at the recent “Getting It Right” webinar. He noted that five important ...

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Farmers often struggled during the drought of 2023 to identify what was happening in their soybean as plants showed similar symptoms with different causes. University of Missouri ...