All posts by Elias Zuchelli, Postdoctoral Research Associate in Plant Pathology

What’s wrong with my soybean plants?

As the earliest planted soybeans in Tennessee push into beginning seed development and beyond, there are some soybean diseases that are becoming more notable. The good growing conditions most have experienced promote good yields and diseases – correctly identifying these diseases are crucial to implementing the best management practices to protect yield. Continue reading


Soybean Diseases and Fungicide Considerations

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As we near the middle of July and soybean fields move into pod formation, it’s time to decide whether a fungicide application is needed. When making that decision, we need to consider the cost of fungicide application, the crop price, and disease pressure, meaning its potential to rob yield. Continue reading