Scouting is a critical tool in soybean production that allows timely management decisions to control disease in the field. However, getting appropriate coverage while scouting can be challenging. These challenges can be reduced by understanding when and where pathogens are most likely to be found. To address this, this project aims to characterize the spatial and temporal distribution of two of the most important pathogens of soybean, soybean cyst nematode and soilborne pathogenic fungi, in Ohio soybean-corn production fields. Research intends to describe the influence of environmental factors and soybean developmental stage on pathogen temporal and spatial distribution in these fields.

Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, extension agents