USDA reports soybean rust in 7 Arkansas counties

USDA reported early Thursday morning that Asian soybean rust (ASR) had been confirmed in seven Arkansas Counties: Ashley, Chicot, Desha, Jefferson, Lincoln, Lonoke and Prairie. No further details were available. The notification was sent by email, and no updates were available for the state on the USDA ASR web site.

It is doubtful that any soybeans in the state remain vulnerable this late in the season.

Note: Since the initial posting, four more counties have been added to the list: Arkansas, Drew, Lawrence and Monroe.