Experts weigh in on what it takes to control frogeye leaf spot and other diseases that are prevalent in the Mid-South. ‘Magic bullets’ have lost various degrees of efficacy. Record high soybean yields across the Mid-South are prompting growers and...

Dr. Kurt Guidry, LSU AgCenter agricultural economist, provides a timely soybean market update. New crop soybean futures prices have found themselves trading in a fairly narrow range in the midto upper $9.00 per-bushel range for much of 2015. The inability...

■ Enlist Duo approved for use in additional states The EPA has approved Enlist Duo herbicide for use in additional states. A key component of the innovative Enlist Weed Control System, Enlist Duo with Colex-D Technology is the only herbicide...

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...

Imagine that a soybean is a person who upon finding himself emerging in Southern soil that had recently been cleared to make way for him, he might have heard the other crops whispering, “He’s not from around here…” “No, I’m...

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...