2022
A comparison of two seed treatments for SCN and SDS efficacy in MU strip trials
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Field management Nutrient managementSoil healthTillageYield trials
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Kaitlyn Bissonnette, University of Missouri
Co-Principal Investigators:
John Lory, University of Missouri
Project Code:
461-22
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council
$45,000
Institution Funded:
University of Missouri
$45,000
Brief Project Summary:
Providing Missouri producers with farm-based information about two nematode-protectant seed treatments for sudden death syndrome and SCN.
Unique Keywords:
#crop management, #crop management systems
Information And Results
Project Summary

Providing Missouri producers with farm-based information about two nematode-protectant seed treatments for sudden death syndrome and SCN.

Project Objectives

1. Engage producers in developing Missouri-specific SCN-SDS seed treatment data
2. Compare the effectiveness of Saltro vs ILeVO in reducing SDS foliar symptoms and SCN levels across multiple environments and soil types
3. Evaluate the impacts of the above-mentioned seed treatments on soybean yield at a larger field scale

Project Deliverables

Ten farmers will be recruited to participate in this trial at the beginning of the growing season. Data will be collected from each field and reports will be generated for each participating farmer regarding the results of the study in their fields.

After data is collected in season on SCN and SDS foliar symptoms from all sites, it will be analyzed and compiled for comparison across locations into a single report which will be shared with all participating farmers and will be included on the Strip Trial website. This will be completed at the end of the field season after final soil samples are collected. These data will also be used to compare to ongoing small-plot trials.

After yield data is collected at the end of the season, it will be analyzed and compiled for comparison across locations into a single report which will be shared with all participating farmers and will be included on the Strip Trial website. These data will also be used to compare to the small-plot trials that are being conducted.

Progress Of Work

Final Project Results

Benefit To Soybean Farmers

The aim of this project is to provide an informative, unbiased analysis of data pertaining to SCN and SDS management using seed treatments in production agriculture. Specifically, this study answers the question of how an emerging product for SDS (and SCN) management compares to the current industry standard. It also extends current small-plot scale research into production-scale trials. By actively engaging producers in on-farm research, they see how these management strategies may be of benefit in their own production systems while retaining a link to small-plot research trials. Additionally, results from these studies are shared at grower field days and Scouting Schools throughout the state
providing timely and relevant SDS and SCN management information for Missouri soybean producers.

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.