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University of Arkansas Soybean Economic Notes, May 19, 2017

Bob Stark, agricultural economics professor with the University of Arkansas’ School of Agriculture and Southeast Research & Extension Center, Monticello, and Jeremy Ross, assistant professor and Extension soybean agronomist, Little Rock, review the trading week in Arkansas, ending May...

University of Arkansas Soybean Economic Notes, May 12, 2017

Bob Stark, agricultural economics professor with the University of Arkansas’ School of Agriculture and Southeast Research & Extension Center, Monticello, and Jeremy Ross, assistant professor and Extension soybean agronomist, Little Rock, review the trading week in Arkansas, ending May...

Valent, American Soybean Association team on young leaders program

The American Soybean Association and Valent USA have partnered on the newly created Soy Leaders of the Future program, which will improve young people's understanding of major policy issues that impact soybean farmers. Program participants also will learn the importance of...

University of Arkansas Soybean Economic Notes, May 5, 2017

Bob Stark, agricultural economics professor with the University of Arkansas’ School of Agriculture and Southeast Research & Extension Center, Monticello, and Jeremy Ross, assistant professor and Extension soybean agronomist, Little Rock, review the trading week in Arkansas, ending May...

EPA registers Monsanto’s NemaStrike seed treatment

The Environmental Protection Agency recently registered NemaStrike Technology seed treatment to control several plant parasitic nematodes that attack field crops. The product, labeled for soybeans, corn and cotton, will be launched in time for the 2018 use season, pending state...

A ‘game changer’

A mild winter and warm spring have concerned Extension specialists, who say redbanded stink bug numbers could build up rapidly. By Vicky Boyd Editor A mild winter across much of the Southern soybean belt has raised concerns of a bad year...

University of Arkansas Soybean Economic Notes, April 28, 2017

Bob Stark, agricultural economics professor with the University of Arkansas’ School of Agriculture and Southeast Research & Extension Center, Monticello, and Jeremy Ross, assistant professor and Extension soybean agronomist, Little Rock, review the trading week in Arkansas, ending April...

Senate confirms Sonny Perdue as ag secretary

The U.S. Senate confirmed former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue as the secretary of agriculture, April 24, on an 87-11 vote. As head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Perdue will be in charge of a staff of about 100,000 employees. He...

ChemChina, Syngenta agree to divest 3 pesticides

ChemChina and Swiss-based Syngenta AG have agreed to divest three types of pesticides to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that their proposed merger would harm competition in several U.S. markets. The European Union made a similar announcement concerning the mergers...

Louisiana Soybean Association launches 2017 yield contest

The Louisiana Soybean Association has launched its 2017 High Soybean Yield Challenge. The producer with the highest yield in the state could take home the grand prize of $7,500. The contest is co-sponsored by BASF. The deadline to enter is July 1....

University of Arkansas Soybean Economic Notes, April 14, 2017

Bob Stark, agricultural economics professor with the University of Arkansas’ School of Agriculture and Southeast Research & Extension Center, Monticello, and Jeremy Ross, assistant professor and Extension soybean agronomist, Little Rock, review the trading week in Arkansas, ending April...

Webcast highlights cover crops’ role in weed management

The use of cover crops in corn, cotton and soybean production systems has become more popular in recent years, in part for its ability to reduce weed coverage. The non-profit Plant Management Network has released an online presentation titled, "A...

Mississippi soybean groups kick off new state yield contest

Think you have what it takes to grow lots of soybeans? If you farm in Mississippi, you'll get a chance to earn some bragging rights (and some prize money) through the inaugural 2017 Mississippi Soybean Yield Contest. It is sponsored...

University of Arkansas Soybean Economic Notes, April 7, 2017

Bob Stark, agricultural economics professor with the University of Arkansas’ School of Agriculture and Southeast Research & Extension Center, Monticello, and Jeremy Ross, assistant professor and Extension soybean agronomist, Little Rock, review the trading week in Arkansas, ending April...

USDA predicts record soybean plantings in 2017

The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that growers nationwide will plant a record 89.5 million acres of soybeans, up 7 percent from 2016, according to its March 31 prospective plantings report. The report is based on surveys the USDA conducted in...

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