Ep 28: Soybean SOS - The Sudden Death Syndrome Survival Guide

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Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) may sound like a horror story for soybean growers—and in many ways, it is. In this episode, we unpack the science and the strategy behind beating SDS before it takes hold. Joining us is Daren Mueller, Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist at Iowa State University, who shares expert insights on how this disease operates and what you can do to stay ahead of it.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding what causes SDS and how it spreads
•  The link between soybean cyst nematode (SCN) and SDS severity
•  Why SDS symptoms often appear late but start early
•  The critical role of seed treatments and resistant varieties
•  Why crop rotation with corn might not help as much as you think
•  Why foliar fungicides don’t work for SDS—and what does

Tune in for practical insights to protect your soybean yields from one of the most devastating diseases in production agriculture.

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