Spent the day at the @WinFieldUnited answerplot in Decatur, il. Really cool to see how much data and technology they put into the answerplot to help farmers make better agronomic decisions. @CroplanNIL@OstermeierFarms@dmilner100483
Morning observations look like some initial rhizoc in affected plants that are now suffering from Phytophera. Reduced nodulation on the unhealthy plants and discoloration once stems split especially around or right under soil surface. Waiting for lab confirmations now.
Bean Leaf Beetles have found the fungicide only soybeans. Next row over with IST...no visible feeding. F and I at a minimum is still a no brainer. @BRANDT_co
Warden seed treatment vs untreated seed. Just FIVE days after exposed to pythium strains. Pythium likes cool, wet conditions...how’s your spring weather been, so far?