Foliar soybean diseases significantly impact production and quality. Diseases like frogeye leaf spot, Cercospora leaf blight, Septoria brown spot are common in Iowa. Each year, farmers are provided with new fungicides or novel uses for existing products, along with promotion of fungicides to increase overall “plant health.” In addition to fungicide efficacy on common diseases, this research explores how fungicides will affect yield in the presence or absence of stresses besides foliar diseases. Work also identifies the spread of resistant disease strains, like Qol-resistant frogeye leaf spot and brown spot. The goal of research is to continue to refine foliar fungicide use by identifying best management practices that ensure profitability and sustainability. Key Benefactors: farmers, agronomists, Extension agents
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