The speed of the economic recovery will largely hinge on the availability, dissemination and reach of COVID-19 vaccines, pushing the expected burst of pent-up consumer demand into the latter half …
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MU research looks at non-chemical technology to kill weeds
If it’s a weed, spray it. That’s the mindset that most in the agriculture industry held for years. That thinking no longer works as more weeds become resistant to herbicides, …
Read More »Adoption of precision ag varies across generations
Farmers who fear they are falling behind in farm technology might not be as behind as they think. Kansas State University cropping system economist Terry Griffin explains that a recent …
Read More »University of Arkansas Soybean Economic Notes, Dec. 18, 2020
Bob Stark, agricultural economics professor with the University of Arkansas’ School of Agriculture and Southeast Research & Extension Center, Monticello, and Jeremy Ross, professor and Extension soybean agronomist, Little Rock, …
Read More »Mississippi ag industry posted 2020 estimated value of $7.35 billion
Mississippi farmers generated an estimated agricultural value of $7.35 billion in 2020, a 5% increase from 2019 that saw soybeans top forestry for the No. 2 spot behind poultry. The …
Read More »MU entomologist lists pests to watch in 2021
University of Missouri Extension field crop entomologist Kevin Rice says Missouri soybean and corn growers should be on the lookout for growing populations of yield-robbing insects in 2021. Soybean gall …
Read More »Against all odds, Arkansas soybeans enjoy steady year
• By Ryan McGeeney • If there’s one thing Arkansas soybean growers can say when no one else can, it might be this: 2020 has been a pretty good year. …
Read More »LSU AgCenter, ag college recognize faculty and staff
• By Kenneth Gautreaux • The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture announced the winners of their annual faculty and staff awards during a recent virtual ceremony. Blair …
Read More »New dicamba labels mandate adding volatility-reducing agent
By Larry Steckel and Tom Mueller • As most know, the Environmental Protection Agency approved a new five-year registration for Engenia, Tavium and XtendiMax to be used in Xtend cotton …
Read More »NCSU releases 2020 OVT data, variety selection tool
The 2020 North Carolina State University Soybean Official Variety Testing data is now available on the new variety selection tool: Additionally, we have created reports from the tool based on …
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