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USDA Allows Commercialization Of Dow's Enlist Corn, Soybean Traits

September 18, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today issued its decision deregulating Dow AgroSciences' Enlist corn and soybean traits in the United States, concluding one of the most thorough reviews of a biotech trait in history.

Disease Considerations For Corn And Soybean Harvest

September 12, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Damon L. Smith, University of Wisconsin

As the fall is approaching and crop harvest plans are being made, it is important to continue to assess disease issues in corn and soybean.

Abundant Corn, Soybean Crops Expected Again

By Keith Robinson posted on August 12, 2014 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Purdue University

Both total production and average yields per acre nationally for corn and soybeans could set records, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service reported Tuesday (Aug. 12).

Watch For Mites In Dry Weather

August 5, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Doug Johnson, University of Kentucky Extension

At least one soybean field in the Jackson Purchase area has suffered from mite damage.

Stink Bugs Reported In Corn, Soybeans

July 29, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Although insect pest problems have been relatively minor this year, farmers should stay vigilant and continue to scout corn and soybean.

Adjusting Future Nitrogen Management Using Annual 'Nitrogen Checkup'

June 11, 2014 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: By Peter Kyveryga, Iowa Soybean Association On-Farm Network

Have you ever wondered why school students are routinely given a series of year-end tests when it may already be too late to help them master the material? Or why doctors insist on an annual medical check-up?

Assessing Hail Damage To Corn, Soybeans

June 9, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Hail storms with up to baseball-sized hail hit corn and soybean fields across portions of central and eastern Nebraska on Tuesday afternoon and evening, June 3.

EPA Establishes Tolerances For Metaldehyde For Corn, Soybeans

December 9, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Ron Hammond, Andy Michel, Ohio State University Extension

The EPA has just established tolerances for the first time for metaldehyde for corn and soybean, which will mean that molluscicides for slug control containing this product, such as Deadline MPs, should be available in the future for both corn and soybean in Ohio.

Will Corn And Soybean Prices Return To Pre-Drought Levels?

December 20, 2012 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Water Management

Source: Darrel Good, University of Illinois-Agricultural Economist

There is a relatively high probability of large crops, increasing stocks, and lower corn and soybean prices in the 2013-14 marketing year.

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Strip-Tiller Focuses On Maximizing Profits

By Dan Zinkand posted on November 15, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting

Like many farmers during this past growing season, Iowa strip-tiller Frank Moore harvested corn and soybeans with wildly varying yields. Much of the variation stemmed from when, where and how much rain fell, along with planting dates and when corn pollinated.

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