Monitoring Nematode Resistance in Soybeans

The soybean cyst nematode causes more yield loss than any other soybean disease in North America. In Michigan alone, soybean cyst nematode causes more than $40 million in economic losses per year, which makes it the most destructive soybean pathogen. Soybean cyst nematode (Heterodera glycines) is a sedentary endoparasite that was first detected in Michigan in 1987 and has since spread. Join Michigan State University Extension on Sept. 14, 2023, for a Field Crops Virtual Breakfast as Marisol Quintanilla, MSU applied nematologist, discusses how farmers can monitor nematode resistance in soybeans.

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series will run every Thursday from March 30 through Sept. 21, 7 – 8 a.m. EDT live via Zoom. Farmers, agribusiness personnel and others interested in agriculture can interact with MSU Extension specialists and educators to get their questions answered. Michigan pesticide applicators can earn enough restricted use pesticide (RUP) credits during the season to recertify their credential. One RUP credit (1A, 1B, Comm or Private Core) and one continuing education unit (CEU) for Certified Crop Advisors (CCA) are available with each live session.

Each week features a 15-minute presentation on a timely topic from a MSU Extension specialist or educator followed by a 15-minute weather summary and forecast by MSU Extension state climatologist Jeff Andresen. Participants then receive information to apply for credits and can leave or stay for a Q&A session. In addition to the scheduled speakers, other MSU field crops specialists and educators are frequently part of the call and available to answer questions.

Participating is easy and free! You can join the live meeting via Zoom using a computer, tablet, mobile device or regular phone line. If you are new to Zoom, simply download the Zoom app and you will be ready to join online every week to see visuals shared by presenters. A phone-in option is also available for the audio portion only.

Participants must use a one-time signup to receive an email notification with instructions for joining the Virtual Breakfast as well as weekly reminders. Registrants can opt out at any time.

Source: msu.edu