• By Michael Emerson and Travis Faske • The southern root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) is the most important yield-limiting plant-pathogenic nematode that affects soybean production in the Mid-South. It is …
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Amvac acquires 4 herbicides from Corteva
American Vanguard Corp. has acquired four herbicide brands from Corteva Agriscience. They are Classic, First Rate, Hornet and Python WDG. The transaction includes acquisition of end-use registrations, commercial sales and …
Read More »University of Arkansas Soybean Economic Notes, Dec. 20, 2019
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 …
Read More »Pioneer plans to launch 44 new soybean varieties in 2020
Pioneer plans to add 44 new soybean products to its 2020 lineup, ranging from 0.4 to 6.8 maturities. Included in the releases are: • 13 new Pioneer brand A-Series soybean …
Read More »Arkansas ag economist looks on the bright side
From soybeans to rice, corn to peanuts, 2019 has been a challenging year for many, if not most, Arkansas growers. Continuous intermittent rains postponed winter fieldwork or outright made it …
Read More »University of Arkansas Soybean Economic Notes, Dec. 13, 2019
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 …
Read More »United Soybean Board elects Arkansas’ Jim Carroll III as chair
United Soybean Board farmer-directors elected Jim Carroll III from Brinkley, Arkansas, as chair at the recent annual board meeting. In addition, 19 new directors, appointed by Secretary of Agriculture Sonny …
Read More »USDA extends MFP sign-up deadline to Dec. 20
Due to the prolonged and extensive impacts of weather this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the deadline to Dec. 20 for producers to enroll in the Dairy …
Read More »University of Arkansas Soybean Economic Notes, Dec. 6, 2019
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 …
Read More »New paraquat handling, training requirements take effect
• By Jason Bond and Ben Lawrence • The Environmental Protection Agency mandated manufacturers to update their paraquat labels by Nov. 14 with new safety, handling and training requirements. Key …
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