soybean | Morning Ag Clips

June 21, 2018

A new field crop plant pathologist will be joining the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois this fall. Nathan Kleczewski will be working directly with growers to diagnose and mitigate the impact of major crop diseases across Illinois. (Courtesy of University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences)

SEEDLING DISEASES ...

Seedling diseases in soybean

Soybean seed treatments aren't working at the moment and there's nothing a farmer can do

June 21, 2018

From controlling herbicide-resistant weeds to identifying and managing diseases and nematode pests, farmers need to have a well-stocked tool belt to grow a successful soybean crop in these times of tight margins. (Courtesy of MSU Extension)

FIELD DAY ...

Soybean management field day July 10

Weed control plots in LibertyLink soybean will be showcased

June 20, 2018

The 2018 Corn and Soybean Weed Management Tour will highlight ongoing research that addresses these challenges and introduces new ideas for crop producers and Ag Professionals on Tuesday, July 3. (Courtesy of University of Minnesota Extension)

WEED MANAGEMENT ...

Corn and soybean weed management tour July 3

Tour will highlight ongoing research that addresses weed management challenges

June 20, 2018

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YOUNG LEADERS ...

Apply now for 2018-19 ASA Young Leader program

Applications are being accepted online now; deadline is September 26th

June 19, 2018

TRADE IMPACT ...

Soy growers to suffer most in tariff feud

Trump's additional tariffs on $200B in Chinese goods means more damage to soy producers

June 13, 2018

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SOYBEAN PRICES ...

Soybeans under pressure

Very little positive news is entering the market to support soybean prices

June 12, 2018

Figure 1. Soybean cyst nematode identification and spread in Minnesota. (Courtesy of University of Minnesota Extension)

PEST CONTROL ...

Refocusing attention on soybean cyst nematode

The most yield limiting pathogen of soybean

June 11, 2018

Pictured from left to right: Steve Vogel, Dan Vogel and Curt Vogel of Triple V, Inc. (Courtesy of Bayer)

SOYBEAN CONTEST ...

Field trial leads growers to a yield challenge win

Triple V, Inc. placed second in the Illinois Soybean Association Side-by-Side Contest

June 11, 2018

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TRADE ...

Ky. soybean farmers monitor China tariff situation

ASA Vice-President: trade is vital to the success of U.S. soybean farmers

June 7, 2018

AG POLICY ...

Arkansas won't lift dicamba ban for farmers

Ban implemented on in-crop use of dicamba after 1,000 complaints received last year