Soybeans in Tyrell County were being scouted and it was observed that 85% of a field was affected by green stems, which was widespread, and the site is in a low area. Green stems spread across almost the entire field. A sample was submitted to the PDIC for diagnosis.
Conclusion
The issue was identified as Green Stem Syndrome. Green stem is a term for a soybean plant with non-normal senescence resulting in the stem remaining green (and sometimes retaining leaves) when generally other parts of the plant have senesced (most leaves have dropped, pods and seed are mature).