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Sudden death syndrome and red crown rot are two major disease concerns for soybeans this year. Sudden death is a familiar challenge, while red crown rot is expanding into new territory in Midwestern states.
Iowa State University photo courtesy of Daren MuellerAfter a generally wet, humid growing season in the Midwest led to significant crop disease issues in 2025, plant pathologists are hopeful this year will be a return to lower disease levels.
The Crop Protection Network monitors the spread of diseases like red crown rot and tar spot.
Map courtesy of the Crop Protection Network
The Crop Protection Network monitors the spread of diseases like red crown rot and tar spot.
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Sudden death syndrome and red crown rot are two major disease concerns for soybeans this year. Sudden death is a familiar challenge, while red crown rot is expanding into new territory in Midwestern states.
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