Chelsea Harbach is a plant disease diagnostician at Iowa State University. In this presentation, Harbach focuses on managing soybean diseases, particularly soybean cyst nematode (SCN) and white mold. She emphasizes the importance of soil sampling, using resistant soybean varieties, and crop rotation to manage SCN. For white mold, she highlights the role of environmental factors and recommends strategies like adjusting planting practices and using foliar fungicides. Harbach also underscores the value of accurate disease identification and resources like the Crop Protection Network.
Originally recorded for the 2024 Crop Management Conference
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