Growers in Illinois suffer more than $250 million in yield losses every year due to soybean cyst nematodes (SCN), according to a recent survey conducted by researchers from the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois.
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Hi Everyone – The Pest&Crop Issue 4 is ready for you.
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Issue no. 4 of the Bulletin—pest management and crop development information for Illinois is now available on the Web.
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When it comes to managing weeds with herbicides, the worst thing a grower can do is encourage herbicide resistance through overuse or improper management.
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Reducing outlays for corn production, tens of thousands of Cornbelt farmers this spring are planning to expand their soybean acreage in the face of burdensome world supplies, high US carryover, and the potential for less than profitable prices.
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With petroleum prices climbing over $70 per barrel, and thirsty tractors headed to the field, this may be the time to double check your operating budgets.
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Here’s this week’s update to the Drought Watch Monitor »

Chemical engineering researchers at Oregon State University have developed a tiny chemical reactor for manufacturing biodiesel that is so efficient, fast and portable it could enable farmers to produce a cleaner-burning diesel substitute on their farms using seed crops they grow on their own land.
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A year-long drought in southwest Missouri has built a precipitation deficit of more than 21 inches, said Pat Guinan, University of Missouri climatologist.
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Over the past fall, winter, and spring, Peter Scharf, University of Missouri, has received many calls and e-mails from individuals asking about fertilization practices to improve efficiency.
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