Growers in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa now have the option to contract for Pioneer brand Plenish high oleic soybeans in 2017. Soybeans will be processed at the CHS Fairmont, Minnesota plant. The expansion of high oleic soybeans production offers greater access for growers looking for value-added markets. “CHS is focused on helping its farmer-owners grow, and this regional collaboration … Read More
Soybean Growers from 11 States to Lead ASA’s WISHH
American Soybean Association (ASA) President Richard Wilkins confirmed 15 soybean growers from 11 states to serve as ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) program committee in 2016-17. Officers are: Chairman Daryl Cates (IL), Vice Chair Levi Huffman (IN); Treasurer Stan Born (IL); and Secretary E.L. Reed (MO). New WISHH Committee members include: Tim Bardole (IA); Roberta Simpson-Dolbeare … Read More
AL Extension Warns About Soybean Loopers
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System entomologists are warning growers about the soybean looper, a serious pest that whose numbers are higher than average this year. Scouting efforts show infestations are worst in south and central Alabama, as the moths grow rapidly along the Gulf Coast. Extension entomologists Dr. Ron Smith and Dr. Tim Reed encourage farmers to scout their soybean … Read More
Win a #RealYield Field from @Bayer4CropsUS
The 1st annual Bayer Showcase Plot Tours are underway across the country delivering diverse solutions and expertise for many pressing crop challenges. Athens, Illinois was home to one stop where I got to chat with Bayer’s Daren Bohannan to learn more about Bayer’s LibertyLink Real Yield Sweepstakes which is in it’s second year. Growers have the chance to win up … Read More
Credenz Soybeans Offer Growers Choices
Nick Weidenbenner is more than just an agronomist with Bayer. He’s also an expert on the Credenz soybean line. At the Bayer Showcase Plot Tours Jamie Johansen spoke with him about the options Credenz provides to growers. Introduced in 2014, the idea was to offer farmers more choices, underlined by Bayer’s four pillars; tailored genetics, herbicide tolerance, state of the … Read More
Record Crop Forecasts Mean Lower Prices
USDA’s first crop production forecast based on actual field data is predicting some bin-busting crops this year, which in turn is causing lower prices. Corn production is forecast at a record 15.2 billion bushels, up 11 percent from last year with yields expected to average 175.1 bushels per acre, up 6.7 bushels from 2015. If realized, this will be the … Read More
Bayer in the Land of #Cotton and #Soybeans
Driving to the Bayer Showcase Days plot tour in Dawson, Georgia last week I saw acres of cotton setting bolls throughout the countryside from north Florida, through southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia. It really is the Land of Cotton there, but there’s more soybeans in the land as well. Bayer southeast agronomist Josh Mayfield says they are really excited about … Read More
Zeal Miticide Registered for Use on Soybeans
The EPA has registered Valent U.S.A. Corporation’s Zeal SC Miticide for soybeans. Zeal offers soy growers long-lasting control of spider mites. Zeal helps prevent the yield-loss potential caused by two-spotted spider mites and other spider mite species that could feed in soybeans. The mode of action of Zeal ensures at least three weeks or more of residual control, enabling growers … Read More
EU Approves Three Soy Biotech Traits
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) has just announced the approval of three biotech soybean traits by the European Union. Now ready for import and processing are: Monsanto’s Xtend (dicamba x glyphosate MON87708 x MON89788) Monsanto’s Vistive Gold (high oleic x glyphosate MON87705 x MON89788) Bayer CropScience’s Balance GT (glyphosate x HPPD inhibitor FG72) “The EU’s approval of these events … Read More
.@DuPontPioneer Introduces Tech to Boost Soy Yields
DuPont Pioneer is introducing Accelerated Yield Technology (AYT) 4.0. This technology will more than double the rate of genetic gain of the soybean varieties in Pioneer’s research pipeline, translating to greater yield potential in the field and a reduced time to bring new products to market. “This is revolutionary technology that is helping deliver higher yielding soybeans to market faster … Read More