Like most other things in agriculture, soybean seed size is determined by the interaction of genetics and environment. Hot and dry conditions, such as those experienced in some parts of the U.S. during the 2011 growing season, can result in smaller seed. Planting smaller seed may require adjustments to planting equipment.
Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) is considered one of the top four yield robbing diseases in soybeans. Yield losses from SDS have ranged from slight to nearly 100%, depending on disease onset and severity. Average yield losses in the United States were estimated at $190 million a year. Managing SDS includes several steps to potentially reduce its impact on soybean yield potential.
Agronomic Spotlight – Integrated Management for Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybean
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