As the summer ended, sudden death syndrome (SDS) of soybean has been found in many fields in Iowa. Widespread infestation has been reported by producers and agronomists in eastern and central Iowa, and the disease also has been found in western Iowa. This year, the disease showed up in early July with many reports before the first week of July. Cooler temperatures this summer may have contributed to its occurrence. In central Iowa, the incidence of infested fields is high, but the severity is not. In most fields where SDS is spotted, the disease occurs in small areas with limited yield damage.