Pioneer Agronomists provide a crop and field condition roundup throughout all Illinois geographies. Crystal Williams, Brad Mason, Cody Pettit, Matt Montgomery and Scott Eversgerd also dive into the topic of Red Crown Rot. Joining this episode is Robert Bellm, retired Illinois Extension agronomist. Red crown rot is a fungal disease of soybeans that has been common in the southern U.S. for years but is now spreading in the Midwest. Red crown rot causes deterioration of the stem and roots and premature senescence and can result in significant reductions in yield.
Agronomy Article: Red Crown Rot in Soybeans