Soybean cyst nematodes are known to be devastating to soybean production and can result in significant yield loss. Less well known are nematodes that are beneficial for overall plant and soil health. For instance, nematodes that feed on bacteria, fungi, and other nematodes are instrumental drivers of nitrogen use efficiency and soil carbon dynamics. Quantifying the ratio between parasitic and beneficial nematodes could serve as a useful new soil health indicator for Ohio farmers. However, it is unclear how beneficial nematode populations influence soybean yields. I propose to quantify nematode communities during the 2021 growing season in several OSU soybean experimental trials. I will seek to identify which types of beneficial nematodes lead to improved soil health and greater yields. I will also assess if certain management practices such as reduced tillage or enhanced crop diversity lead to suppressing soybean cyst nematodes while increasing beneficial nematodes.