When asked which soybean diseases consistently cause losses and which are most difficult to manage both producers and agri-business personnel listed Phytophthora root rot, soybean cyst nematode and sudden death syndrome.

All three of these diseases are caused by pathogens that are present in the soil, all three are found in all soybean producing areas of the state and all three can be difficult to manage. Management options for these three diseases rely primarily on preventative measures since effective rescue treatments are not available.

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