A technical field representative for BASF is concerned Soybean Cyst Nematode is going to compound losses on soybeans stressed by drought.

Nick Tinsley says SCN is estimated to cause about 100 million bushels in yield loss annually, and it thrives in dry conditions.

“And any time we get into any sort of a drought situation where that soybean crop is trying to juggle multiple stressors, that’s really when yield loss from SCN can start to become very noticeable to growers.”

He tells Brownfield while there’s nothing farmers can do about SCN right now, it’s never too early to start planning for next year.

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