How to Protect Your Beans from the Southern Root-Knot Nematode

October 16, 2018

The Bean Brief

Protecting Your Beans

When it comes to soybean production, the successful progression and development of soybeans is the key to success. There are few things worse than an enemy of progress preventing you from achieving your production goals. In Arkansas, the southern root-knot nematode is an issue for soybean producers, and it’s present in every soybean-producing county in the state.

In our latest Field to Film: Featured Research video, Dr. Travis Faske discusses plant nematodes, their impact in Arkansas and what producers can do to protect their crop. Dr. Faske strongly suggests soil sampling now to prepare for next year’s crop! Through the investment of checkoff funds, the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board collaborated with the Arkansas Nematode Diagnostic Lab to offer no-cost surveys across the state.

Check out the video below or tune into our Arkansas Soybean Podcast to learn more.

How to Handle Southern Root-Knot Nematodes | Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board

To learn more about Dr. Faske and the other scientists conducting checkoff-funded research to help improve soybean yields, click here .

Derek Haigwood: Local producer, global leader

Arkansas soybean producer and United Soybean Board (USB) director Derek Haigwood is making a global impact as chairman of the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC). In September, Haigwood visited the country of Colombia to discuss the importance of quality soy.

Haigwood was appointed to his USB role by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue. The USB chose Haigwood to represent the organization in one of its four appointed positions on the USSEC board. Haigwood has been a member of the USSEC since 2015.

Haigwood farms soybeans, rice, corn, cotton, grain sorghum, wheat and sesame seeds in Jackson County with his wife, Shannon, and their two sons.

It’s Oh Soy Good!

Did you know that soybeans contain macro-nutrients to help you get or stay healthy? In fact, heart experts recommend 2 to 3 servings of soy daily! Soy consumption can reduce the risk of heart disease, manage diabetes and weight, prevent certain cancers and more.

Check out our Soy at Home section to learn more about the health benefits of soy. You can also find a few soy-based recipes like the one below.

Matt McClure’s Arkansas Trail Mix

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