NemaCease™ Helps Identify Economic Threshold of Sugarbeet Cyst Nematode in Sugarbeets
Sugarbeet cyst nematode (SBCN) is a pest found in sugarbeet fields that can reduce yields up to 50%.
Population estimates vary between known high population areas and bordering fields, but to what extent?
The only sugarbeet seed supplier on the market with SBCN tolerant seed is Betaseed.
Shakopee, MN, April 6, 2010 – Betaseed today announced a new program enabling sugarbeet growers to view firsthand the benefits of Sugarbeet Cyst Nematode (SBCN) tolerant sugarbeet seed when added to their sugarbeet operation.
SBCN populations contribute to decreased yields, sometimes up to 50%. SBCN infestation confirmed through population counts can be controlled through the use of costly chemicals or fumigants, but planting a tolerant seed is less expensive and equally effective. Chemical control may cost upwards of $150 per acre while planting SBCN tolerant varieties cost significantly less than chemical controls. Betaseed is the only sugarbeet seed supplier marketing SBCN tolerant sugarbeet seed. Betaseed’s varieties do not compromise yield potential when SBCN is not present, making this a low risk opportunity for sugarbeet growers who have concerns over determining pest populations to outweigh possible yield drag.
Betaseed’s NemaCease™ program targets growers who have suspect fields, or fields contiguous to confirmed pest infestation locations. Sugarbeet growers are provided a risk-free incentive to plant and harvest a side-by-side trial of nematode tolerant seed and non-nematode varieties. It is expected that nematode tolerant varieties have equal or greater yield than the non-tolerant variety. Growers interested in participating in this program should contact their local Betaseed Independent Sales Agent or log onto, www.betaseed.com and click on the NemaCease link.
Contact:
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Rene Scheurer www.betaseed.com
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