Horacio Lopez-Nicora

2 weeks ago | ocj.com | Horacio Lopez-Nicora |Dusty Sonnenberg

By Horacio Lopez-Nicora, OSU Soybean Pathologist and Nematologist, Adapted from C.O.R.N. 2025-14Persistent cool and wet weather across Ohio has created ideal conditions for soybean seedling diseases. As we move through the early stages of the growing season, it’s critical to scout fields for symptoms and signs of seedling blights and root rots that can compromise stand establishment and yield potential.

Nov 16, 2023 | ocj.com | Horacio Lopez-Nicora |OSU Extension |Dusty Sonnenberg

By Horacio Lopez-Nicora, OSU Extension, adapted from C.O.R.N. 2023-39Soybean cyst nematode poses a significant threat to soybean production, with potential yield reductions occurring without visible symptoms. To effectively manage SCN, it is crucial to know the presence and population levels of this destructive pathogen in your fields. Fall presents an ideal opportunity for sampling soil and testing for SCN, allowing growers to plan ahead and implement effective management strategies.

Sep 26, 2023 | ocj.com | Dusty Sonnenberg |Soybean Check-off |Horacio Lopez-Nicora |Stephanie Karhoff

Crops, Ohio Field Leader - Podcast, Top Headlines By Dusty Sonnenberg, CCA, Field Leader, a project of the Ohio Soybean Council and Soybean Check-offThe 2023 growing season has provided the opportunity for farmers to experience a variety of environmental conditions. As a result, there have been areas in Ohio where soybean disease infected some fields and will negatively impact the final yield.

Aug 22, 2023 | ocj.com | Horacio Lopez-Nicora |Jenna Moore |Dusty Sonnenberg

Crops, Ohio Field Leader, Top Headlines, Uncategorized By Dr. Horacio Lopez-Nicora and Jenna Moore, Adapted from C.O.R.N. 2023-27We are finding fields in Ohio affected by sudden death syndrome (SDS). These symptoms are showing up earlier than normal. SDS is caused by the fungal pathogen Fusarium virguliforme. This species is the most prevalent in the region, however, other Fusarium species can cause SDS.

Aug 13, 2023 | ocj.com | Horacio Lopez-Nicora |Stephanie Karhoff

Crops, Ohio Field Leader, Top Headlines By Dr. Horacio Lopez-Nicora and Stephanie Karhoff, Adapted from C.O.R.N. 2023-26Now is the time to scout for mid-season soybean diseases. Though disease levels across Ohio are low to moderate, current weather conditions are turning things around, and more fields are developing disease symptoms. Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS)We are finding fields in Ohio affected by sudden death syndrome (SDS). These symptoms are showing up earlier than normal.