The Ohio State University: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
A female soybean cyst nematode, stained with a bright pink stain, has set up her feeding site within the soybean root. Her body will fill with eggs and become a bright white cyst visible on the soybean root. Photo: OSU Extension.

Call 419-636-5608 for Soybean Cyst Nematode Sampling

September 17, 2019
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By:  Stephanie Karhoff Soybean cyst nematode (SCN), Heterodera glycines, is a small roundworm that parasitizes soybean roots, stealing vital nutrients from the plant. Even if you are not seeing above-ground symptoms, SCN is likely still reducing your yield. To make matters…

Figure 1. Kernel black layer. Photo: R.L. Nielsen, Purdue University.

Predicting Corn Grain Maturity Dates for Delayed Plantings

September 17, 2019
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By:  R. L. (Bob) Nielsen, Purdue University Delayed planting of corn in the upper Midwest often increases the risk that the grain will not mature prior to a killing fall freeze. Physiological maturity occurs near the time the so-called “black…

Considerations for 2019 Wheat Planting

Considerations for 2019 Wheat Planting

September 17, 2019
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By:  Andy Michel, Laura Lindsey, and Pierce Paul, Ohio State University With the autumn rapidly approaching, wheat planting is likely to begin soon. Planting after the Hessian fly free date remains the best chance to avoid issues with insects and…