Seedling diseases in soybean more evident throughout the state
With the storm that moved through the state the past week, it is not surprising that we are seeing more seedling diseases in soybeans. In many cases Rhizoctonia has been identified as the causative organism, alone or in combination with other soil issues such as compaction. Rhizoctonia is one of the most common and problematic seedling issues for soybean producers in Illinois, and can cause significant yield losses due to stand reduction and reduced plant growth. …