Completed Project Report


Soybean Cyst Nematode: A New Threat to Soybean Production and Profitability in the Northeast

  • Award Amount: $29,730
  • Regional Center: Northeast Extension Risk Management Education Center
  • Grant Program: 2021 Education Projects
  • Project Director: Kenneth Wise
  • Email: klw24@cornell.edu
  • Organization: Cornell University - Office of Sponsored Programs

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Project Overview

  

We conducted trainings across NY to educate farmers on the biology, epidemiology, sampling and testing, impacts, and management of SCN to help farmers reduce risk to losses from this pest by making the best and most economical management decisions. Most sessions were virtual (due to COVID), open to surrounding states, and recordings made publicly available. Each training session reached about 20–200 stakeholders each, and 710 farmers in total.

Participating producers did 1) understand the importance of testing and implement regular testing of their fields, 2) understand how to interpret test results and implement appropriate management actions according to results , and 3) understand all integrated pest management options available and implement the best strategy for their individual situations.

Number of Participants: 710

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