Nov 29, 2017 | Short Blog Posts
Sudden death syndrome in soybeans, caused by fusarium virguliforme, can be a major detriment to yield in much of the north central United States. While there are no completely resistant SDS cultivars of soybeans, biological seed treatments can be an effective...
Nov 14, 2017 | Short Blog Posts
Photo: Perham, MN September 2017 Severe White Mold Infestation – Soybeans Left Side: No seed treatment; inoculant only at time of planting Right Side: Heads Up® Seed Treatment + Inoculant. Field had history of heavy white mold pressure and was seeded...
Nov 7, 2017 | Short Blog Posts
“Biological control products are the future for disease management in row crops1” – Dr. X.B. Yang – Principal Investigator – Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology – ISU Biological control products, such as seed treatments and soil-applied...
Oct 31, 2017 | Short Blog Posts
Heads Up® Seed Treatment is an EPA registered control option as a preventative approach for dealing with white mold (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum), sudden death syndrome (Fusarium virguliforme) and rhizoctonia root rot / damping off (Rhizoctonia solani) in soybeans. Below...
Sep 24, 2017 | Short Blog Posts
Biologicals are a valuable tool today in preventing Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS). “SDS and white mold are two significant fungal diseases in soybean production in the U.S., affecting 40 to 50 million acres in the north-central region. Yield losses can be as high as 50...
