While USDA is due out with the 2015 planting intentions report on March 31, Doane Advisory Services released its planting intentions report to subscribers and clients on Friday, March 20th, showing a continuation of recent trends toward more soybeans and less corn acreage. Last year’s corn acreage declined significantly in 2014, down 4.8 million acres from the 2013 level, just … Read More
Corn and Soybean Groups Support Non-GMO Label
Corn and soybean grower organizations applauded the introduction Wednesday of the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act, legislation that would create a national, science-based labeling standard for foods containing genetically modified organisms. “Farmers and consumers agree on the need for clear, consistent labeling. Labels should be science-based and uniform in all 50 states,” said National Corn Growers Association President Chip … Read More
ASA Awards at #Classic15
The American Soybean Association (ASA) presented several awards during the annual banquet at Commodity Classic last week. Steve Berger from Wellman, Iowa received the 2015 National Conservation Legacy Award, designed Along with ASA, the program is co-sponsored by BASF Crop Protection, Monsanto, Corn & Soybean Digest magazine and the United Soybean Board/Checkoff. ASA presented Dr. Jim Specht, emeritus professor of … Read More
Acadian Seaplants’ Toggle to Boost Corn, Soybean Yields
A new product from Acadian Seaplants is offering growers some help in mitigating stress on corn and soybeans. The company’s Toggle is increasing yields by 7.6 percent and 9.9 percent in corn and soybeans, respectively. Toggle™, manufactured by Acadian Seaplants Limited, enhances root development, nutrient uptake, and increases stress resistance allowing crops to reach their full genetic yield potential. Through … Read More
New Cert in Sustainability for Certified Crop Advisers
There is a new certification focused on sustainable agricultural practices developed by the United Soybean Board (USB), American Society of Agronomy (ASA) and the International Certified Crop Adviser (ICCA). The certification will ensure best management practices are used by the industry. “The majority of U.S. soybean farmers are using sustainable practices, but we want to continue to improve our operations,” … Read More
Yield Champs Share Tips at #Classic15
Two yield rocking champions played to a standing room only crowd at the 2015 Commodity Classic in a session sponsored by BASF Crop Protection on how to get the most out of your acres. Always a crowd pleaser, world champion soybean grower Kip Cullers of Missouri hammered home the importance of happy plants and packing starch. “You keep that plant … Read More
Biotech Among Top Issues at #Classic15
Trade, taxes, biotechnology, farm policy and government regulations are the main issues of concern to the commodity organizations who make up the Commodity Classic. Leadership of the American Soybean Association (ASA), National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG), and National Sorghum Producers (NSP) all held press conferences Thursday to talk about their top priorities. Under the … Read More
Farmers Heading to Phoenix for #Classic15
Corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers from all over the country are heading to Phoenix this week for the 20th annual Commodity Classic convention and trade show. “Commodity Classic gives us the opportunity not just to celebrate great work, meet with friends and learn about new products and services, it allows growers to get together in one place to shape … Read More
Soybean Growers Ask EU to Approve Biotech Traits
Soybean growers in the U.S. are calling on the European Union to approve 13 new biotechnology products for importation. This news release from the American Soybean Association (ASA) says the group, along with other U.S. farm organizations, sent a letter to European Health & Food Safety Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis, urging the EU to approve the products, including soybeans, corn, canola … Read More
Agricen to Host Soybean Starter Webinar
Plant health technology company Agricen will host an upcoming free webinar for soybean growers. This company news release says the “Soybean StartUp: Plant Health Benefits from Emergence through Yield” webinar, held on Wednesday, February 25th at 7 am and 11 am CT, will introduce benefits of industry’s first seedling-safe starter program for soybean plants. The webinar will focus on the … Read More