To tackle the “Billion Dollar Pest,” Allied Cooperatives’ Pest Pros lab is partnering with the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board (WSMB) and the UW-Madison Extension program to offer 4 free soybean cyst nematode (SCN) annual tests to every soybean grower in Wisconsin. The farming service program is funded by Wisconsin growers’ soybean checkoff dollars and grants from the WSMB.

Farming Service Providers Offering Free Soybean Cyst & Soil Nematode Testing

The tests offer a complete soil nematode analysis to help farmers make important decisions such as varietal selection and rotation schedules. Results offer population counts of SCN eggs and other plant-parasitic nematodes, as well as risk assessment of potential yield damage based on those populations. We offer quick results, usually coming within a week, so growers can act fast to solve potential problems. Professional farming services are also available to consult on any questions.

These samples can be pulled along with spring or fall fertility samples to make decisions such as variety choice or field locations. Samples can also be pulled during the growing season to troubleshoot problem areas within a field.

Call Pest Pros today!

Talk to Pest Pros about our sampling services! To get your testing kits, including the postage-paid packaging to ship the samples, email WISC. For more information about the farming services and testing program, email Kelsi Mueller at Pest Pros or call (608) 403-7199.