Thursday, November 13, 2025

2025 Soybean Variety Response to Iron Deficiency Chlorosis

DR. JUSTIN CALHOUN / MISSISSIPPI STATE, MISSISSIPPI With all the other things going on during the 2025 soybean season, we also received a lot of calls and questions about iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC). If you’re not familiar, IDC occurs in...

Missouri Soybean Farmers Strengthen Trade Ties with Mexico and Panama

A delegation of Missouri soybean farmers and industry representatives recently traveled to Mexico and Panama to strengthen trade relationships, engage with agricultural leaders, and explore new market opportunities for Missouri-grown soybeans. The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council organized the trade mission...

How Flooding Soybeans in Early Reproductive Stages Impacts Yield, Seed Composition

⋅ BY JOHN LOVETT ⋅ University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station With an increasing frequency and intensity of flooding events and an eye to capitalize on a common rice production technique, soybean breeders are on a quest...

Emergency Commodity Assistance Program

What It Is USDA’s Farm Service Agency is issuing up to $10 billion in direct payments to eligible agricultural producers of eligible commodities for the 2024 crop year through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP). These one-time economic assistance payments will...

Precision Agriculture Research Measures Effectiveness of See & Spray Technology

⋅ BY JOHN LOVETT ⋅ Like any new technology, there is a learning curve to using it correctly, and the See & Spray from John Deere is no exception. A three-year field trial in Arkansas soybeans showed proper use of...

Averland FC Nematicide to Build on Proven Performance in Corn and Cotton with Expansion into Soybeans for 2026

Averland FC nematicide — a proven, high-performing solution in corn and cotton, provides growers with a convenient, in-furrow application to combat yield-robbing nematodes. Vive Crop Protection is seeking EPA approval to expand its label for use in soybeans, targeting soybean cyst nematodes...

Salute to Service: Mahindra’s Military Giveaway is Here

Mahindra Launches 11th Annual Military Salute Giveaway to Thank Our Military Mahindra Ag North America (MAgNA) announced the return of an exciting tradition: the annual Mahindra Military Salute Giveaway. This year’s giveaway features a Mahindra 1120 tractor with a loader and...

LSU AgCenter Variety and Fungicide Trials Help Determine Best Management Practices

⋅ BY DAVID MOSELEY, BOYD PADGETT, AND TREY PRICE ⋅ LSU AgCenter The LSU AgCenter conducts research that provides valuable information for Louisiana farmers. To help growers make informed decisions about variety selection and fungicide use, the LSU AgCenter conducts side-by-side...

LeadAR Leadership Program Accepting Applications

⋅ BY REBEKAH HALL ⋅ University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture LeadAR, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s leadership program, is accepting applications for its next class of leaders. The in-depth learning experience covers economic and social issues...

LATMC Conference Registration Open

The Louisiana Agricultural Technology & Management Conference sponsored by the Louisiana Agricultural Consultants Association will be held Feb. 12-14, 2025, at Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, Louisiana. In addition to the general sessions where presentations such as the Endangered Species...

Saltwater Intrusion on the East Coast

The Impact to North Carolina and Current Research Efforts ⋅ BY ANDREA GIBBS ⋅ Hyde County is located in the Tidewater region of North Carolina in an area referred to as the Blacklands. This area is known for its rich, dark,...

BASF Announces EPA Approval of Liberty ULTRA Herbicide 

Liberty ULTRA herbicide, powered by Glu-L Technology has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration and is now approved for use, subject to state approvals. Liberty ULTRA herbicide, containing the active ingredient glufosinate-P-ammonium, also referred to as L-glufosinate ammonium, is the next...

EPA Releases Pesticide and Endangered Species Educational Resources Toolbox

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently released an online toolbox with educational materials related to pesticides and endangered species — another step in the agency’s efforts to protect endangered species, support farmers, and provide critical environmental protections for communities...

United Soybean Board Announces Call for Nominations for 2025 Tom Oswald Legacy Award

Think of an individual, organization, or group that has profoundly influenced the soybean industry and the soy checkoff — who stands out to you? United Soybean Board (USB) today announced a call for nominations for the Tom Oswald Legacy Award. In...

BASF and The SCN Coalition Champion Nematode Education for Fourth Annual SCN Action Month

For the fourth year, BASF Agricultural Solutions and The SCN Coalition are partnering during SCN Action Month. Throughout October, the organizations will provide farmers with the latest research, tools, and resources needed to effectively manage soybean cyst nematodes (SCN) during the 2025 season. BASF and The...

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