Author name: Rufus J. Akinrinlola, PhD

Rufus Akinrinlola has a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from the University of Tennessee Knoxville, and an MSc in Agronomy from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He lives and works as a research scientist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Rufus's areas of research and interests include integrated plant disease management, disease diagnosis, Agronomy and Horticulture, Agribusiness, teaching, and mentoring.

The Unique Life Cycle of SCN, The $1.5 Billion Parasite

Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is a significant pathogen affecting soybean crops in the U.S., causing annual losses of $1.5 billion. First identified in North Carolina in 1954, SCN infests nearly all soybean fields. Effective management strategies include crop rotation, resistant varieties, monitoring, soil health practices, and targeted chemical controls to mitigate damage.

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Benefits of Daily Fresh Salads and How to Grow Everyday Vegetables Indoor

Daily access to fresh veggies for salads is very important. Eating fresh salads as parts of our daily meal has been shown to have many important health benefits. This article highlights some benefits of fresh daily salads, describes some general ways to grow fresh greens indoors, and highlights the top 10 veggies that can be

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