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Founded by the North Central Soybean Research Program and funded by the Soybean Checkoff – this website provides information on soybean pests and diseases from checkoff-funded research, and from the university research and Extension programs of all 12 NCSRP partner states.

 

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Soybean Library

Publications from land-grant university research and Extension programs of all 12 NCSRP partner states
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Recent releases

NCSRP Soybean Aphid Guide

Stinkbugs on Soybean and Other Field Crops - Ohio State University, June 2013

NCSRP Soybean Aphid Field Guide - North Central Soybean Research Program, May 2013

Fungicides for Field Crops - American Phytopathological Society, edited by Daren Mueller, Iowa State University, Dec 2012.

Soybean cyst nematode-resistant soybean varieties for Iowa - 2013 Iowa State University and Iowa Soybean Association

Soybean aphid-resistant soybean varieties for Iowa - 2013 Iowa State University and Iowa Soybean Association

Biology, Yield loss and Control of Sclerotinia Stem Rot of Soybean -Journal of Integrated Pest Management 3(2): 2012.

10 Yield-Limiting Factors in Wisconsin - University of Wisconsin

Growth Stages of Agronomic Crops - University of Illinois



Aphids
aphid thresholds

soybean aphid update 2011

Soybean Aphid Field Guide - North Central Soybean Research Program, May 2013

Soybean aphid-resistant soybean varieties for Iowa - 2013 Iowa State University and Iowa Soybean Association

Soybean Reproductive Growth Stages and Soybean Aphid Action Thresholds - University of Wisconsin

Soybean Aphid Field Guide 2nd Edition - Iowa State University
Stay Alert for Soybean Aphid -
Iowa Soybean Association
Host Plant Resistance to the Soybean Aphid - Iowa State University

 

Soybean Aphid factsheets
Ohio State University
University of Illinois
Kansas State University
Michigan State University
Soybean Aphids in Iowa (SP 247)


Soybean Aphid website - Iowa State University

Soybean Aphids webpage - Northern Plains IPM Guide

Soybean Aphid Research Report  NCSRP
2011 NCSRP Soybean Aphid Research Update

A Visual Guide to the Number of Soybean Aphids per Leaflet - University of Wisconsin



Anthracnose

Anthracnose of Soybean webpage - University of Minnesota
Anthracnose of Soybean webpage - University of Nebraska



Bacterial diseases Bacterial Diseases of Soybean - University of Nebraska
Bacterial Blight and Brown Spot - Iowa State University


Bean leaf beetle

Bean leaf beetle

Bean Leaf Beetle - Kansas State University

Bean Leaf Beetle
in Missouri
Bean Leaf Beetle webpage - Northern Plains IPM Guide
Bean Leaf Beetle webpage - ISU Soybean Insects Guide





Biological control of insect pests

Biological Control of Insect Pests on Field Crops in Kansas (pdf)

Biological control of insects and mites: An introduction to beneficial natural enemies and their use in pest management. - University of Wisconsin

Biological Control: A Guide to Natural Enemies in North America (website)


Brown marmorated stink bug

 

 


Stinkbugs on Soybean and Other Field Crops - Ohio State University, June 2013

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug - Iowa Soybean Association
Stinkbugs of the Midwest -
Iowa State University

   


Brown stem rot
soybean disease trio

A troublesome trio: SCN, SDS and BSR - Iowa Soybean Association

Brown Stem Rot of Soybean  Ohio State University

Soybean Brown Stem Rot  Iowa State University

Brown Stem Rot University of Wisconsin


Brown Spot -- seeSeptoria



Cercospora Purple Seed Stain and Cercospora Blight webpage - University of Nebraska


Charcoal Rot Charcoal Rot of Soybean - Kansas State University
Charcoal Rot of Soybean- Ohio State University
Charcoal Rot - Purdue University


Downy mildew  


Frogeye leaf spot
Frogeye Leaf Spot - Purdue University
Fungicide use in soybean

Fungicides for Field Crops - American Phytopathological Society, edited by Daren Mueller, Iowa State University, Dec 2012.

Foliar Fungicide Use in Soybean - University of Nebraska
Field Crop Fungicides for the North Central States - North Central IPM and Cooperative State Research and Education Service. 2008
Secondary Effects of Fungicides in Using Soybean Fungicides to Manage Rust



Green stem disorder Green Stem Disorder in Michigan Soybeans

Green Stem Fact Sheet - University of Illinois
Green stem disorder of soybean Plant Disease



Insect pests


brown marmorated stink bug

Defoliators on Soybean - Ohio State University

Crop Insects of Kansas - order from Kansas State University Publications

Field Crop Insects - Iowa State University

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug - Iowa Soybean Association
Stinkbugs of the Midwest -
Iowa State University

Imported longhorned weevil
webpage - ISU Soybean Insect Guide
Seedcorn maggot webpage- Great Plains IPM Guide

Thistle caterpillar webpage - North Dakota State University



Iron deficiency chlorosis
--Video with Jim Orf, University of Minnesota Dept. of Agronomy
Japanese beetle

Japanese beetle - University of Illinois Extension



Phytophthora root and stem rot Phytophthora Root and Stem Rot of Soybeans - Iowa State University
Management of Phytophthora Root and Stem Rot of Soybean- Univ of Nebraska
Phytophthora Damping Off and Root Rot of Soybean - Ohio State University
Phytopthora Root and Stem Rot - South Dakota State University


Powdery mildew Powdery Mildew of Soybean - University of Wisconsin


Rhizoctonia

Rhizoctonia Damping Off and Stem Rot of Soybean - Ohio State University (pdf)

Rhizoctonia Root and Stem Rot of Soybeans - University of llinois

Rhizoctonia Root and Stem Rot - Minnesota Crop Diseases


Sclerotinia Stem Rot

See White Mold


Seedling disorders Early Season Scouting - Iowa State University


Septoria (Brown Spot)

Brown Spot of Soybean (Septoria) - University of Nebraska
Brown Spot of Soybean - Ohio State University (pdf)
Septoria Brown Spot - University of Minnesota (web page)



Soybean cyst nematode (SCN)

SCN

 

 

 

 

 

SCN Management Guide 5th Edition

Soybean Cyst Nematode Management Field Guide 2nd edition, Iowa State University

Interpreting SCN Soil Testing Results- Iowa State University
Manage SCN for Better Yields - Iowa Soybean Association

Scouting for SCN- Iowa State University
SCN --The Invisible Threat. - University of Illinois

SCN-resistant varieties
for Iowa - updated annually. Iowa State University

Soybean Cyst Nematode- Iowa State University
Soybean Cyst Nematode - University of Minnesota
Soybean Cyst Nematode - Kansas State University

Soybean Cyst Nematode: Identification and Management - University of Nebraska

A troublesome trio: SCN, SDS and BSR - Iowa Soybean Association
Understanding how Management Actions Influence SCN Populations - NCSRP Research Update
Soybean Cyst Nematode Management Reconsidered. Plant Disease 89: . 2006.

SCN Webpages

University of Nebraska
University of Missouri
Ohio State University
Purdue University

Winter Annual Weeds and Soybean Cyst Nematode Management - Purdue University



Soybean Pest & Disease
Guides/ Handbooks/Scouting
Natural enemies of field crops

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profitable Soybean Disease Management in Ohio
Missouri Soybean Disease and Integrated Pest Management Handbook

Soybean Field Guide
2nd Edition - Iowa State University

2012 Corn and Soybean Field Guide - Purdue University

Soybean Diseases - Iowa State Unviersity

Managing Soybeans from the Ground Up - NCSRP

Early Season Scouting - Iowa State University

Mid-season Soybean Scouting - Iowa State University and Iowa Soybean Association
Late-season Soybean Scouting

Field Crop Scouting Manual - University of Illinois

Pocket Guide to Crop Development: Illustrated Growth Timelines for Corn, Sorghum, Soybean, and Wheat - University of Illinois

Diseases of Soybeans and Corn - University of Illinois


Soybean Production Guides

most include an extensive section on pests and diseases

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


North Dakota Soybean Production Guide - North Dakota State University


Illinois Agronomy Handbook - 24th edition

Kansas Soybean Production Handbook

Minnesota Soybean Field Book

Soybean Production in Missouri

Corn, Wheat, Soybean and Alfalfa Field Guide - Ohio State University
Midwest Cover Crops Field Guide - Purdue University

Soil Matters - Iowa Soybean Association
Soil Fertility Fact Sheet - Iowa Soybean Association

Advanced Soil Organic Matter Management - Michigan State University

Signs of Drought Stress in Soybean - Purdue University


Soybean rust

Illinois Soybean Rust Information Center (website)Rust Card
The Rust Report (website) Iowa State University

Soybean Rust ID Card
Soybean Rust
- University of Missouri
Soybean Growth Stages (for rust scouting)
Preparing for Asian Soybean Rust - Purdue University
Asian Soybean Rust - South Dakota State University
Common Soybean Disease and Asian Soybean Rust - Iowa State University
Using Soybean Fungicides to Manage Rust
Avoid a tank tri-mix on soybeans - University of Wisconsin


Stem canker Stem Canker of Soybean - University of Wisconsin


Sudden death syndromeSDS cover

SDS-resistant soybean varieties for Iowa 2011

A troublesome trio: SCN, SDS and BSR - Iowa Soybean Association

Sudden Death Syndrome Fact Sheet - Iowa State University

SDS: Finding solutions for farmers
NCSRP research update

Sudden Death Syndrome - Purdue University

Sudden Death Syndrome - University of Minnesota

Sudden Death Syndrome - Michigan State University

Sudden Death Syndrome Fact Sheet - University of Illinois


Virus diseases

Response of soybean cultivars to Bean pod mottle virus infection. 2007. Plant Disease 91:719-726.

Pedersen, P., C. Grau, E. Cullen, N. Koval and J. Hill. 2007. Potential for integrated management of soybean virus disease. Plant Disease 91:.



Weeds

weed guide

Managing Weed Resistance for Higher Yield Stewardship Keeps Technology Working for You. Iowa Soybean Association, 2012

Weed Identification Guide
- Iowa State University

Practical Weed Sciene for the Field Scout - IPM1007

Weeds of the North Central States
- North Central Regional Research Publication 281
Common Weed Seedlings of the North Central States
- Michigan State University

Early Spring Weeds of No-till Crop Production - North Central Cooperative Extension Service
Minnesota Weed Seedling Photo Collection
Weed Emergence Sequence Poster - University of Illinois

Glyphosate, Weeds, and Crops
website
Herbicide Mode of Action chart - University of Wisconsin

Herbicide Mode of Action and Injury Symptoms - University of Minnesota
Fix it before it BREAKS: Glyphosate Stewardship - Iowa Soybean Association

Winter Annual Weeds and Soybean Cyst Nematode Management
- Purdue University


White Mold
(Sclerotinia stem rot)

 


Management of White Mold in Soybean - NCSRP
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Manage White Mold for Better Yields
- Iowa Soybean Association
White Mold in Soybean - University of Wisconsin

Scouting White Mold in Soybean - Iowa State University and Iowa Soybean Association
White Mold - Purdue University
White Mold - Iowa State University