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EPA OKs XtendiMax dicamba herbicide

a:link {color:green; background-color:transparent; text-decoration:none} a:visited {color:green; background-color:transparent; text-decoration:none} a:hover {color:blue; background-color:transparent; text-decoration:underline} a:active {color:green; background-color:transparent; text-decoration:none} The Environmental Protection Agency has registered Monsanto's XtendiMax dicamba herbicide for use on cotton and soybeans genetically engineered to tolerate the...

University of Arkansas Soybean Economic Notes, Nov. 4, 2016

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 Nov....

A ‘perfect storm’

a:hover {text-decoration: underline; color:green;} a {color: green;} Deregulated herbicide trait and illegal herbicide use converge for historic drift injury to crops. Soybean growers in several states are dealing with the aftermath of a “perfect storm” created by dicamba-resistant cotton and soybean varieties...

BASF launches new soybean herbicide premix, Zidua Pro

After receiving Environmental Protection Agency registration earlier this year, BASF Inc. of Research Triangle Park, N.C., has launched Zidua Pro herbicide for soybeans. The residual herbicide premix controls a broad array of grassy and broadleaf weeds, including Palmer amaranth. It contains...

2017 Southern Soybean Varieties

Check out the myriad existing and new varieties available for the 2017 planting season. Each variety is followed by a list of bullet points that highlight its traits. Don't see a variety that fits your particular planting program? The 2017 Southern Soybean...

Scout for weeds from the combine as you harvest

As you sit in the combine, which provides a bird's-eye view of the field below, take time now to scout for potential 2017 weed problems. As you see problem spots that survived herbicide treatments, University of Missouri weed scientist Kevin...

University of Arkansas Soybean Economic Notes, Oct. 21, 2016

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 Oct....

Arkansas row-crop producer named Sunbelt Expo Farmer of the Year

David Wildy, a diversified row-crop producer near Manila, Ark., was named the 2016 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year. Wildy, who was named the overall winner during the Willie B. Withers Luncheon, was chosen from among 10 state winners...

University of Arkansas Soybean Economic Notes, Oct. 14, 2016

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 Oct....

Nominations sought for 2017 Louisiana Hall of Distinction

Nominations are being sought for the 2017 Louisiana Hall of Distinction through Nov. 21. Selected individuals will be recognized during a banquet at L’Auberge Hotel in Baton Rouge on March 2, 2017. A joint effort among the Louisiana State University AgCenter, Louisiana...

Webcast looks at Fusarium root rot, management options

The non-profit Plant Management Network has released an online educational webcast that takes an in-depth look at Fusarium root rot. Developed Berlin Nelson Jr., professor and soybean plant pathologist at North Dakota State University, the presentation is titled "The Fusarium...

University of Arkansas Soybean Economic Notes, Oct. 7, 2016

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 Oct....

Tri-State Soybean Forum slated for Jan. 6 in Dumas, Ark.

The 61st annual Tri-State Soybean Forum will be held Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at the Dumas Community Center in Dumas, Ark. Presentations from Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas specialists will include an herbicide status update, market outlook on farm profitability and land...

Bayer decides not to fight EPA over Belt insecticide

Bayer officials have decided not to fight the Environmental Protection Agency over the registration cancellation of flubendiamide insecticide. In a statement Wednesday, the company said it was too risky to appeal the case. The insecticide is marketed by Bayer as Belt...

Arkansas soybean yield records continue to fall

Despite challenging conditions this season, a handful of Arkansas farmers have topped the 100-bushel threshold, with two of them breaking the standing state record within a week of each other. They are participants in Arkansas' Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge. “I’m...

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