Monica Pennewitt

Field Agronomist @ Bayer Crop Science

Nematology | Plant Pathology | PhD - ISU '23 | BS - OSU '18

*opinions are my own*

[Bayer U.S. 🇺🇸 | Crop Science @Bayer4CropsUS]

We are pleased to announce that the EPA has granted federal registration for low‑volatility dicamba herbicides in 34 states. State approvals and applicator training coming next. Full details at https://t.co/AG2KVVGsJC

[U.S. EPA @EPA]

🚜 America’s cotton and soybean growers are a vital element of US agriculture. Cotton farmers across the southern United States have been particularly vocal about why they desperately need Over The Top dicamba application as herbicide-resistant weeds like Palmer amaranth have become nearly impossible to control with other available tools, threatening crop yields and farm viability. These "super weeds" can grow 3 inches per day and destroy entire fields.

To be clear, dicamba has already been on the market and available for sale and in wide, continuous use on farms across the United States totally aside from farmers’ pleas for OTT application.

President Trump strongly supports America’s farmers, and today’s temporary approval reinforces that commitment. Included are the toughest environmental and human health protections on OTT application in history: halved annual use rates, doubled drift-reduction requirements, stricter temperature limits, and mandatory conservation practices to protect pollinators, neighboring farms, and endangered species.

Grounded in gold-standard science, radical transparency, and accountability, this action ensures farmers have the tools they need to succeed responsibly while safeguarding the environment and rural communities.

For MANY more important specifics, read the detailed announcement here: https://t.co/UGR7P3TGUO

[Bayer U.S. 🇺🇸 | Crop Science @Bayer4CropsUS]

Today @ComClassic, we announced our new trait technology Vyconic™ soybeans! This will be the first to feature five herbicide tolerances all in one breakthrough trait. Visit us at booth #3150 and learn more at https://t.co/WMEohwMQAa #Classic25

[Nick Weber @n_web]

Neat work from the @Bayer4Crops team on finding a method to create tar spot conditions at the field level. Should help in identifying more tolerant hybrids:
https://t.co/pSux01Ehdu

[Monica Pennewitt @m_pennewitt]

@ISU_SoyCenter You know you can't get rid of me that easily.... Thanks for all of your support!!

[ISU Plant Pathology @PlantPathISU]

Our first PPEM Fall 2023 graduate spotlight is Monica Pennewitt.
Degree received: PhD
Supervisor: Dr. Greg Tylka
What's next: Dr. Pennewitt accepted a position with Bayer CropScience as a Seed & Trait Technical Development Representative and will be located in Missouri.
Congrats!

[The SCN Coalition @TheSCNCoalition]

Estimating yield and profit losses from #SCN is easy — just enter this info in the SCN Profit Checker tool:

1. SCN egg count
2. SCN female index on PI 88788
3. Sand content
4. Soil pH

That's it! Try it now at https://t.co/McLtsNKXOH. @UnitedSoy
https://t.co/PQVQGfudZX

[Dylan Mangel @DylanMangel]

I am in search of a Field Crop Research Technologist to join our team! The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing our research initiatives and contributing to the success of our applied field and greenhouse program. https://t.co/rUw6g3Vz6k

[ISU Crop News @ISUCropNews]

Updated SCN-resistant Soybean Variety List Has More with Peking Resistance than Ever https://t.co/TiRuUsqQVT

[Bill Johnson @BillJohnson53]

Extension Weed Scientist Faculty Position at Iowa State University - https://t.co/XswqvdDgLd

[Greg Tylka @GregTylkaISU]

Have you heard SCN causes $1.5 billion soybean yield loss annually and thought that sounds crazy high? You might not think so after using the SCN Coalition’s Profit Checker to see how much SCN can cost a farmer in a single field. Learn more at https://t.co/53vqZBbseR.

[The SCN Coalition @TheSCNCoalition]

It's National #NematodeDay!

Congratulations to our four sweepstakes winners! Thank you to our sponsors @NufarmUS, @SyngentaUS, @BayerUS and @BASFAgProducts.

We hope you enjoyed learning about #SCN and other parasitic nematodes. Explore more resources: https://t.co/Y0CpjOkE6K

[OhioStatePlantPath @OSUPlantPath]

On National #NematodeDay, sharing these great pics from the @SON_nemaweb meeting in Columbus OH this past summer. What a gathering of nematologists! 📷Photos by Ambria Small

[ISU Plant Pathology @PlantPathISU]

Last month, Ph.D. Candidate Monica Pennewitt attended the 62nd Annual Meeting of the Society of Nematologists held on The Ohio State University campus in Columbus, OH. Monica received a travel award and won first place in the student oral paper competition! Congrats, Monica!

[The SCN Coalition @TheSCNCoalition]

How did you do on this week’s quiz? @M_Pennewitt with @PlantPathISU explains if #SCN can be eradicated.

Visit https://t.co/MeJCt8IiGP for a new quiz and another chance to win.

Thank you to this week's #NematodeDay sponsor, @SyngentaUS.

#Agriculture
https://t.co/prq8OYJ0hN

[Dylan Mangel @DylanMangel]

White mold is showing up under Nebraska soybean canopies. Scout anywhere you have a history of this disease, and consider management options.

[Society of Nematologists @SON_nemaweb]

PhD candidate Monica Pennewitt from Iowa State University presenting her research in the #SON2023 student competition.

Assessing changes in soybean cyst nematode populations and virulence with rotation and stacking of resistance genes in soybean.

[Society of Nematologists @SON_nemaweb]

Thank you to the United Soybean Board for sponsoring graduate student travel awards to #SON2023.

Congratulations to this year's award winners!

[Society of Nematologists @SON_nemaweb]

Save the date! The 2024 Society of Nematologists Annual Meeting will be August 4-9, 2024.

Join us in Park City, Utah!

[Society of Nematologists @SON_nemaweb]

Winners of graduate student presentation competitions from #SON2023 last week:

1st place in 9-minute competition:
Monica Pennewitt from Iowa State University. On rotation of soybean cyst nematode resistance genes to combat virulence.