A new discovery has opened more doors in soybean cyst nematode management

September 05, 2024 03:07 PM

Farmers could soon have new defenses against soybean cyst nematode thanks to a genetic discovery in the fight against the pest.

Melissa Mitchum with the University of Georgia spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on this discovery, how it will be used by producers, and how serious of an issue SCN is to the industry.

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