Arkansas soybean breeder honored Pengyin Chen, professor of crop, soil and environmental sciences and soybean breeder for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, has been named a Fellow …
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PRODUCTION – GA Variety Selection Tips
Making the proper variety selections is extremely important to the overall success of a soybean crop, according to Jared Whitaker, a member of the soybean team with the University of …
Read More »PRODUCTION – 2014’s Southern Soybean Varieties
This section offers a partial listing of soybean varieties suited for the Southern growing region. For more offerings, contact your local seed representative. AgVenture Midsouth 42C2RR • Light Tawny with …
Read More »EDITOR’S NOTE – More soybean acres, slower demand, lower prices?
By Carroll Smith Editor This month, Dr. Kurt Guidry, an agricultural economist with LSU AgCenter in Baton Rouge, shares his thoughts about the current soybean market. Following are his comments: …
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New residual herbicide available Fierce herbicide, the newest residual from Valent U.S.A. Corporation, received registration for corn last year and is now available to soybean growers for the longest-lasting, broadest …
Read More »INSECT CONTROL – Early & Late Soybean Pest Management
Soybeans are affected by both early and late-season insect pests. New pesticide formulations now provide more convenient and effective products to help manage these challenges. Pests are moving targets as …
Read More »SPECIAL REPORT – Industry Spotlight
Leadership, education and research all have been recognized recently within the Southern soybean states via an endowed chair at MSU and a new president of SSDW. A Mississippi Soybean Promotion …
Read More »PRODUCTION – Dangers Of Irrigating With Low-Quality Water
Intensive watering practices are a major concern for producers in areas where irrigation water contains elevated levels of salt. By Dr. Josh Lofton Growers throughout the Mid-South have grown accustomed …
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Siebert accepts Southern position SiebertDow AgroSciences has named Jonathan Siebert as an Enlist field specialist in the Mid-South and Texas. Siebert has extensive experience in weed science, agronomics, cotton and …
Read More »INSECT CONTROL – Insecticide Double Punch
New product introductions and research are giving soybean growers more options to fight key pests that have been problematic over the past several years. It’s a welcome respite for growers …
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