The Agronomists, Ep 149: SCN and root rots of soybean with Albert Tenuta and Mario Tenuta
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Soybean cyst nematode is a tiny but very destructive pest of soybean. It’s so damaging, that its presence can cause up to 25 per cent yield loss before symptoms are visible. Once SCN is in a field, it won’t ever go away — for Manitoba and points west, there’s still a chance to keep this... Read More
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