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By Bruce Schultz LSU AgCenter Ruben Dauzat, chosen as the Outstanding Master Farmer of the Year for 2014, wants to make the best crop possible each growing season, but he doesn’t forget the long-term goal of conservation of the land and...

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Soybean farmers set the bar high by breaking the 100-bushel-per-acre barrier. Some of the secrets of their success include early planting and following Extension recommendations. Matt Miles of McGehee has become the first Arkansas grower to...

Soybean farmers across the Mid-South plan strategies to control glyphosate-resistant weeds. The ultimate goal is to keep the crop healthy and the yield strong. It’s almost spring planting season, and that means it’s time for soybean growers in the Mid-South...

This Soybean Variety Guide offers a partial listing of soybean varieties suited for the Southern growing region. For more variety offerings, contact your local seed representative. Useful Links AgVenture Midsouth Asgrow Credenz Soybeans MorSoy Mycogen Seeds NK Soybeans Pioneer Terral Seed AgVenture Midsouth 41B1RR Light Tawny Super attractive Early Group 4 leader...

Maintain propane-powered equipment such as irrigation engines, generators, pickup trucks and forklifts to ensure best performance. As farmers gear up for planting season, now is the best time to ready equipment following a harsh winter. Maintenance early in the season...

Rotating crops and planting resistant varieties are two options that may help farmers manage nematodes found in Southern soybeans. By Charles Overstreet Nematologist LSU AgCenter Like most of the crops that are grown in Louisiana, soybean has problems with plant-parasitic nematodes....

Scientists and farmers have described yellow nutsedge as a 'super weed' that is naturally resistant to most herbicides labeled for soybeans and rice. Today, STS soybeans and Permit Plus offer growers another approach to help control nutsedge. While glyphosate-resistant pigweed...

What are the benefits of using propane-fueled irrigation engines over other engine types? By Amanda Huber Editor, The Peanut Grower When drying soybeans and corn, propane fuel is a popular, cost-efficient option for both on-farm and commercial facilities. Now, producers have...

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 better than average shatter score • Farmer proven multiple years • Plant shows good width...