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In fiscal year 2006, the soybean checkoff supported nearly $6.5 million in production research. Among that research, soybean rust was a priority. Checkoff-funded rust-screening research has already led to the identification of two genes with some resistance to rust. In addition, the checkoff has helped to monitor the spread of rust by working with USDA to fund sentinel plots.
You can learn valuable information about managing soybean rust in your own fields by viewing Soybean Rust Management in the Mid-Atlantic Region 2nd Edition. The publication is the result of teamwork between Clemson Extension, University of Georgia Extension, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Virginia Cooperative Extension, South Carolina Soybean Board and South Carolina Department of Agriculture. The goal of this collaborative effort is to provide soybean farmers with the most current, accurate and concise information based on factual observations and research conducted here in the Southeast. Research has shown that the fungicides and spray equipment currently available, when used properly, can minimize losses in farmers' fields and their budgets. Proper timing and preparation are crucial in successfully managing rust.
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