Early Planting and Soybean Disease Considerations

Apr 29, 2009 11:22 AM | By X.B. Yang, Iowa State University

In 2007, sudden death syndrome (SDS) was widespread in Iowa. Many of those infested fields will return to soybean after being rotated with corn last year. Early planting in these fields will likely have a higher risk of SDS.... More

Corn Planting Progresses

Apr 27, 2009 4:51 PM | By Kent Thiesse

The corn crop in southern Minnesota was planted in near-record fashion during a 10-day period from April 15 to 24. Nearly ideal planting weather during most of that period resulted in 75-80% of the corn being planted as of April 24 in many portions of south-central Minnesota. ... More

Swine Flu Outbreak Impacting Crop Markets

Apr 27, 2009 1:58 PM | By Bob Sampson, University of Illinois

Swine flu has already had an impact on U.S. crop markets, says Darrel Good... More

Soybean Checkoff Evaluates Programs To Measure Effectiveness Of Farmer Dollars

Apr 22, 2009 10:38 AM | Source: United Soybean Board

The United Soybean Board (USB) Audit and Evaluation (A&E) Committee is charged with reporting to the board the outcomes of any audits and evaluations performed on behalf of the soybean checkoff.... More

Soybean Seed: To Treat or Not to Treat

Apr 22, 2009 10:26 AM | By Laura Sweets, University of Missouri

The 2009 season is shaping up to be an interesting and challenging season. Right now there are still questions on whether or not to treat soybean seed with seed treatment fungicides... More

Soybean Checkoff Request for Referendum Set For May 2009

Apr 21, 2009 4:58 PM | Source: North Carolina Soybean Producers Association

he USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service will conduct a Request for Referendum among eligible soybean producers beginning on May 4, 2009 and continuing through May 29, 2009, to determine if producers want a referendum on the Soybean Checkoff Program. Participation is voluntary but is limited to eligible soybean producers. Only producers who want a referendum on the Soybean Checkoff Program should participate. The federal Soybean Checkoff Act & Order automatically provides U.S. soybean farmers the opportunity to request a referendum every five years. ... More

Soyfoods: Soy Good For You, Soy Easy

Apr 20, 2009 8:23 AM | Source: Michigan State University

Celebrate good health and good eating with soyfoods! April is National Soyfoods Month. As individuals prepare for spring and new beginnings, take this opportunity to try a new food, too. ... More

Tillage Operations Present Options For Seedbed Preparation

Apr 17, 2009 10:14 AM | Source: Purdue University

After a wet fall and spring, corn and soybean farmers must decide what field tillage operations are essential before planting the 2009 crop. "Where I think things are a little bit different in 2009 compared to a normal spring is that there was less tillage done last fall than what may have typically been the case... More

Interest In Non-Biotech Soybeans Growing

Apr 14, 2009 2:14 PM | Source: Purdue University

Cheaper seed and lucrative premiums are driving more crop producers to plant non-biotech soybeans this year.... More

Future of Ag Biotechnology

Sep 3, 2008 3:11 PM | By Kent Thiesse

Within the past couple of years, USDA released a report about the future of biotechnology in agriculture that is quite interesting. This report, “Opportunities and Challenges in Agricultural ... More

Winding Down

Apr 1, 2009 12:00 PM | By Tyler Bruch

It seems like yesterday we were fighting the spring rains here in Bahia. Planting timelines and my patience were both being tested to the limit. But now,... More

The Transport Advantage

Mar 1, 2009 12:00 PM | By James Thompson

For years, freight was one of the main factors keeping U.S. farmers competitive with their South American counterparts, whose fixed costs were often far... More

South American Harvest Pressure Picking Up

Feb 24, 2009 4:31 PM | Source: Brock Associates

Carving A Competitive Niche

Apr 1, 2009 12:00 PM | By Barb Baylor Anderson

Value-added production is that edge that allows us to always look for ways to do things better and more efficiently. That motto has guided Matt and Connie... More

Early Planting and Soybean Disease Considerations

Apr 29, 2009 11:22 AM | By X.B. Yang, Iowa State University

In 2007, sudden death syndrome (SDS) was widespread in Iowa. Many of those infested fields will return to soybean after being rotated with corn last year. Early planting in these fields will likely have a higher risk of SDS.... More

Safeguard Your Soybeans

Apr 1, 2009 12:00 PM | By Jen Bennett

It starts with lots of rain. Or drought. Or cold weather. Or hot. No matter what the environment, it seems there's pressure for something that could destroy... More

Weeding Through Weed Control

Feb 1, 2009 12:00 PM | By Mark Moore

Ted Bay has had a rough couple of years battling weeds in soybeans. Delayed planting has given weeds a leg-up early on, and he's also battled weather-induced... More

Is IPM MIA?

Apr 1, 2009 12:00 PM | By Liz Morrison

Caution flags are going up around the Midwest, warning farmers about the risks of pest-control tactics. The tried-and-true principles of integrated pest... More

Safeguard Your Soybeans

Apr 1, 2009 12:00 PM | By Jen Bennett

It starts with lots of rain. Or drought. Or cold weather. Or hot. No matter what the environment, it seems there's pressure for something that could destroy... More

Interest In Non-Biotech Soybeans Growing

Apr 14, 2009 2:14 PM | Source: Purdue University

Cheaper seed and lucrative premiums are driving more crop producers to plant non-biotech soybeans this year.... More

Soybean Population: Can Less Equal More?

Mar 1, 2009 12:00 PM | By Liz Stahl University of Minnesota Extension

In the quest to reduce input costs, growers may be asking themselves if greater profits could be achieved with reduced seeding rates. The answer depends... More

Strip-Tiller on a Budget

Mar 1, 2009 12:00 PM | By Greg Lamp

When you talk to Todd Martin about the benefits of strip-till, you almost see him light up. I'm always trying to maximize efficiency and yield with the... More

Stripping For Profit

Jul 10, 2008 5:55 PM | By Susan Winsor

Strip-till has heightened Tom Muller’s appreciation for soil organic matter, labor efficiencies and frugal ... More