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Get In, Get Out
Planting Patrol: New technology improves efficiency for Nebraska farmer Greg Greving’s goal during planting season is pretty simple: Get as much done as we can every day, and get out as soon as...
View ArticleSudden Death Syndrome Management: What Works?
Photo credit: Iowa State University Researcher sorts through which practices make an impact on soybean yields and which don’t You know that soybean sudden death syndrome (SDS) is a top yield robber....
View ArticleOnce Forgotten, Pythium Back on the Radar
There are many different pathogens and diseases that soybean farmers are watching for in their fields. One such pathogen, Pythium, has recently been the subject of research by Jim Kurle, University of...
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No Rain, but Still in the Game
Planting Patrol: Minnesota farmers making great headway in planting, despite drought conditions Even as drought conditions continue to expand in the Upper Midwest region of the United States, farmers...
View ArticleThriving with Wet Feet
Researchers zeroing in on flood-tolerant varieties It’s no secret that soybeans don’t often perform well in wet soil. Plants with “wet feet” for extended periods of time will turn yellow, suffer from...
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The Many Voices of Agriculture
Diverse boards are key to better industry representation By Krysta Harden, U.S. Deputy Agriculture Secretary American agriculture is a diverse landscape of farmers and ranchers from all walks of life....
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Researchers Weigh in on Top Three Insect-Scouting Tips to Minimize Yield Loss
If an insect lands on a soybean plant but there’s no one there to hear it, does it make a sound? As you contemplate the answer to that question, think about how many bugs might be buzzing through your...
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Managing Weeds Prevents Insects
Many farmers may not realize that unmanaged weed problems may contribute to insect problems. More on Scouting: Top Three Insect-Scouting Tips to Minimize Yield Loss Stick to Thresholds to Minimize...
View ArticleStick to Thresholds to Minimize Yield Loss from Insects
Entomologists develop thresholds to help farmers determine when insect-control treatments will bring an economic benefit. More on Scouting: Top Three Insect-Scouting Tips to Minimize Yield Loss...
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What Bugs You?
A Look at Potential Pests of 2015 Let’s face it: Farming would be a lot easier and less risky if each year came with its own instructions. But in the real world, a solid game plan is needed to weather...
View ArticleWhat Lies Beneath
Four Symptoms to Look for to Manage Soybean Cyst Nematode Widely distributed throughout the soybean-growing regions of the United States, soybean cyst nematode (SCN) currently affects soybean farmers...
View ArticleFive Tips to Help You Prevent Fungicide Resistance
Rain has been on the minds of many over the course of the past few months. Such a wet growing season has many farmers thinking a lot about various weather-related challenges, including late planting,...
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Soybean Protein 101
How do soybean plants make protein, and what can you do to help them? Seth Naeve, Ph.D., University of Minnesota associate professor and extension agronomist Have you ever wondered how a soybean plant...
View ArticlePacking a Protein Punch
Arkansas researchers develop high-yielding, high-protein soybean variety Soybean farmers don’t have to choose between varieties that produce high yields and those with high protein content. Researchers...
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Growing Quality Grows Value
Kari Vander Wal Why soybean quality is important to you and your customers Better soybean quality improves demand for U.S. soybean meal, and better demand can increase the value farmers receive. The...
View ArticleKeep the Impact of Your Soil Nutrients Positive
Tips to keep N and P in the soil and prevent them from impacting the environment Most row crops require nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) to get an adequate supply of nutrients and maximize yield....
View ArticleAttacking Aphids
Multistate research reveals resistant genes could beat the bugs Since their discovery in Wisconsin in 2000, soybean aphids quickly became a yield-robbing pest that farmers contend with nearly every...
View ArticleRough Start, Strong Finish?
Better weather late in growing season could salvage soybean yields, researchers say For many farmers across the middle of the U.S. soybean belt, planting took much longer than normal due to excessive...
View ArticleSeed-Selection Resources to Help Farmers Maximize Yield Potential, Profits
The time to start making soybean variety selections for 2016 is right around the corner. Picking the right varieties is a crucial step on the way to raising high-yielding soybeans. The importance of...
View ArticleThere’s More to Seed Selection Than Just Yield
Tips for choosing the best varieties for each field By Seth Naeve, Ph.D., University of Minnesota Extension Soybean Agronomist Variety selection is one of the most important management decisions that...
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