This list was compiled for informational purposes only and is based on information provided by the seed companies. Attempts were made to include all appropriate resistant varieties. We do not warrant or guarantee the standard of any variety listed. Furthermore, no endorsement is intended of listed varieties, or is criticism implied of varieties not listed. Neither University of Illinois nor its' faculty or staff may be held responsible for damages resulting from use of this information.

This list of soybean varieties was compiled to benefit soybean producers who are in need of resistant soybeans to use in the management of a soybean cyst nematode (SCN) infestation.

Listed seed companies provided information from which this list was compiled. Company provided information concerning maturity and extent of SCN resistance has not been confirmed by University of Illinois research.

Sincere effort was expended to contact all companies offering SCN resistant soybean varieties for sale in the soybean growing states. It is acknowledged that some companies may have been overlooked in this effort. If such is the case, it was not intentional.

It is believed that all varieties listed will be available to producers to grow for the 2009 growing season. Unless otherwise noted, all privately marketed soybeans listed here are believed to be pure line varieties.

Varieties are listed in order by company code within Maturity Groups 0 to VIII. Company names and addresses, associated with codes provided under Company Code, are summarized at the end of this publication. Unless otherwise indicated, races to which varieties are listed resistant, is based on what might be called the 16 race Arkansas system of classification of race designation is used. Tolerant (T), Low Resistant (LR), Moderately Resistant (MR), Moderately Susceptible (MS), and Susceptible (S) are used to describe varietal reaction to races on which information is provided. NSG indicates (No Source Given).

Producers seeking seed of SCN resistant soybeans, should look within Maturity Groups most appropriate for their location. Performance information on some varieties included here can be found in annual reports of the Soybean Variety Testing Project, available from University of Illinois Extension. Producers are reminded that SCN resistant varieties need to be used in association with appropriate crop rotation schemes to effectively manage the SCN problem.

Approximate Soybean Maturity Zones

The 10 maturity groups corresponding to horizontal bands across the United States. The soybean varieties that are best adapted to Illinois conditions are from Maturity Group II through Maturity Group V.

We are pleased to provide you with this information. If you have any questions, please call 815/844-3622 or fax 815/842-6547. You may email me at mshier@illinois.edu or visit the office web site at: www.extension.uiuc.edu/livingston

You may access this data at the University of Illinois Livingston County Extension Office web page at: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/livingston or at following web site: https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/tjw/www/cover.htm

If you can not open the PDF documents, please go to http://get.adobe.com/reader/?promoid=BUIGO and download the software for free. The newest version is Adobe Reader 9. After the download is complete, open the PDF Company Names and Addresses by Company Code, you can just click on the website of the seed company and it will take you to their address.

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Compiled by Marion Shier, Crop Systems Unit Educator, Livingston County Extension Unit, 1412 S. Locust Street, Pontiac, IL 61764. Updated January 2009.

© Copyright 2009 by the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois. Unauthorized reproduction and distribution of this material is prohibited. For information on securing copyright clearance or additional copies, call Marion Shier at 815/844-3622.