Does a second pass of fungicide application provide increased yield protection and control of aggressive corn diseases?

This trial will begin in 2024 and will compare a single VT/R1 fungicide application to a 2-pass system that includes a VT/R1 fungicide application and a second application. Farmer is responsible for the VT/R1 application. For the second application, the farmer chooses the timing and fungicide to test. MU Extension will plan to make the drone applications for the second timing. Priority will be given to corn fields in areas with a history of southern rust or tar spot. This work is supported by a NC-SARE partnership grant.

How effective are nematode-protectant seed treatments at reducing soybean nematode pressure and protecting yield?

This trial will evaluate the effectiveness of two commonly used treatments alongside a base F&I treatment. Trials are underway for 2024 but we will be seeking partners for 2025. This work is supported by the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council.

The main goal of nitrogen strip trials is testing your N rate. Are there places you are losing yield from lack of N? Are there places you can reduce N without hurting yield. You chose which question or questions you want to answer.

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This trial tests the effectiveness of the farmer choice of fungicide applied at R3 to soybean to increase yield and reduce foliar disease.

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The major goal of the cover crop before corn comparison trial is see if there are cover crop systems that provide sufficient cover without compromising next season’s corn management on a field following soybean.

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The major goal of the cover crop comparison trial is see if winter wheat can successfully be substituted for cereal rye to provide benefits without having a negative yield impact.

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