Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) is caused by the fungus, Fusarium virguliforme. The life cycle of SDS is denoted by two distinct periods of infection of soybean roots in the early spring, followed by advanced disease development during flowering. SDS infects soybeans in the spring under the cool, wet soil conditions that are often associated with early planting.

Cover crops are expected to be a prominent management tool in reducing nutrient losses from agricultural fields, and can also provide additional benefits depending upon the species or mix selected.

Common rust has been reported across some areas of the Midwest during mid-late June. Fungicides are a great management tool and resistant hybrids are limited.