2015
Impact of In-Furrow Fungicides on Soil- Borne Diseases of Soybean
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Indiana Soybean Alliance
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Field management Nutrient managementSoil healthTillageYield trials
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Kiersten Wise, Purdue University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Indiana Soybean Alliance
(n/a)
Institution Funded:
Purdue University
(n/a)
Brief Project Summary:

While fungicides have traditionally been used as seed treatments and as foliar applications, new questions have emerged on the impact of in-furrow fungicide applications on soybean seedling disease control and soybean stand improvement. These applications are starting to gain attention as an add-on fungicide treatment in soybeans. Previous research was conducted to determine if in-furrow fungicides or fertilizer improves soybean health and yield. In-furrow fungicides and fertilizer treatments had no effect on plant characteristics such as biomass, height, stand or yield, indicating that in-furrow fungicides may not consistently increase yield. This research is included with a multi-state trial and data will be combined with other states to understand the broader impact of in-furrow fungicides on soybean yield.

Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, ag retailers, applicators, extension specialists

Information And Results
Project Deliverables

Extension materials, including a written extension bulletin and videos will be developed based on the research results and distributed through extension channels, including farmer meetings, conferences, Purdue website, and be available to ISA for their website and redistribution.

Final Project Results

Update:
see attachment

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The results from this trial are limited in application since it was a one-year trial with delayed planting. However, these data still contribute to our larger understanding of in-furrow fungicides in soybean under Indiana conditions. Fungicides are becoming more common in soybean, and a better understanding of the range and timing of use is essential to provide soybean farmers with updated and unbiased recommendations for fungicide use and disease control. This research was included in a larger multi-state project to understand the broader impact of in-furrow fungicides on soybean yield. The results are expected to be published and distributed in 2016, and ISA will be acknowledged in all outputs resulting from this multi-state summary. This research has been presented at several field days, and Certified Crop Advisor meetings across Indiana.

The United Soybean Research Retention policy will display final reports with the project once completed but working files will be purged after three years. And financial information after seven years. All pertinent information is in the final report or if you want more information, please contact the project lead at your state soybean organization or principal investigator listed on the project.