Nematode Pressure on the Rise

Nematologists are seeing higher rates of nematode pressure in corn in recent years.

By Jeanne Bernick

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November 15, 2020 12:02 PM

Nematologists are seeing higher rates of nematode pressure in corn in recent years, explains Missy Bauer of B&M Crop Consulting during the 2010 Corn College session.

Listen to what Missy says about why nematodes are on the rise and what tools farmers can use to control nematodes.

For complete Corn College coverage, visit www.FarmJournalCornCollege.com.

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