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To avoid pest-related yield loss, growers and other stakeholders in crop production need timely and geographically relevant information. By Moneen M. Jones and Joseph M. Russo Food security refers to the conditions under which individuals have access to sufficient amounts of...

Insect growth regulator piggybacks with fungicides at the R3 stage and may be adding to plant health in a systems approach. Arkansas crop consultant Rick Deviney always encourages his growers to push their soybean yields to the max; his producers...

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...

Insect Growth Regulator For High-Yield Soybean Programs Cavalier 2L is an insect growth regulator for controlling insects in soybeans. It’s active ingredient, diflubenzuron, is a chitin inhibitor that provides excellent, economic insect control for at least three weeks. Cavalier 2L...

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...

Recently, the American Soybean Association (ASA) released remarks in which it stated that ASA welcomed legislation introduced by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and backed by a bipartisan group of senators including Sens. Michael Enzi (RWyo.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Jeff...

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...

Ag Policy Update: FAPRI's October Price Projections The following is an excerpt from the Ag Policy Update by Dr. Kurt Guidry, LSU AgCenter agricultural economist: The Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri released its...

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...

This month, Dr. Kurt Guidry, LSU AgCenter Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, shares his thoughts about the soybean market. Following are Guidry's comments from the "Market Situation and Update" April 1 report: Dr. Kurt Guidry: As with the corn market,...

Two MOAs In New Herbicide Cheminova, Inc. has announced the launch of Statement herbicide, a new choice for growers looking for control of glyphosate- and ALS-resistant weeds in both soybeans and cotton. A premix with two active ingredients, metolachlor and...

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...