In this episode, Mike and the Kevins welcome Dylan Mangel, Assistant Professor and Extension Soybean Pathologist at the University of Nebraska, for a deep dive into soybean disease management—just in time for prime white mold season.
With Nebraska fields entering the R1 stage and weather conditions aligning for risk, the team covers everything from identifying the early signs of white mold to spraying strategies, drone applications, and the right timing for fungicides.
Dylan also shares updates on emerging threats like gall midge and Dectes stem borer, talks about sudden death syndrome and how spring weather may have already set the stage for infections, and offers practical tips for accurate diagnosis and long-term management.
They wrap up the show with a little summer fun—discussing go-to backyard drinks for the 4th of July weekend.
🛠 Resources mentioned:
👉 Crop Protection Network (efficacy tables + risk tools) - https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/news/new-crop-risk-tool-enhances-disease-management-decisions
👉 UNL Plant & Pest Diagnostic Clinic - https://plantpathology.unl.edu/extension-outreach/plant-pest-diagnostic-clinic/