Scouting is a critical tool in soybean production that allows us to make timely management decisions to control disease in the field. However, getting appropriate coverage while scouting can be challenging. These challenges can be reduced by understanding when and where pathogens are most likely to be found. To address this, I aim to characterize the spatial and temporal distribution of two of the most important pathogens of soybean which are soybean cyst nematode and soilborne pathogenic fungi, in Ohio soybean-corn production fields. Additionally, I propose to describe the influence of environmental factors and soybean developmental stage on pathogen temporal and spatial distribution in these fields. These objectives support the OSC’s goal of driving innovation by researching soybean pathogen distribution in a field to identify hotspots that can serve as guides for efficient scouting. This improvement could help in the early detection of pathogens reducing their economic impact.