Tag: soybeans

An Ohio State professor talks about extreme weather events at the OSU's Farm Science Review, including rain and how it impacts farmers near harvest.

Soybeans are hiding in plain sight across the American food supply. Trace the fascinating history of how a crop once grown strictly for animal feed evolved into an essential ingredient found in everyday groceries, industrial manufacturing, and renewable biofuels.

Join Jake Zajkowski in the heart of "Soylandia" as he explores Mato Grosso, Brazil’s agricultural powerhouse. With record harvests and shifting trade alliances in 2026, Zajkowski examines how Brazil’s massive growth is challenging U.S. dominance and reshaping the global ag economy.

In the high-stakes world of agriculture, a general weather report isn't always enough—especially for farmers stuck in Doppler radar "coverage gaps." This week, writer Jake Zajkowski explores how Ohio producers are shifting toward hyper-local forecasting to identify critical planting and spraying windows. From Ohio State Extension’s rollout of research-grade mesonet monitoring stations to private subscription services that offer direct access to meteorologists, the goal is the same: better data for better decisions. Learn how these precision tools are helping farmers navigate unpredictable seasons and secure the 7-day windows they need to get crops in the ground.

Penn State Extension will host Crops Day 2026, exploring 2025 crop results, innovations and agronomic research at multiple Pennsylvania locations between Jan. 21 and March 5.

U.S. soybean farmers face a losing hand as tariffs, a government shutdown and a $20-billion Argentina bailout stack the deck against American agriculture.

Farther-son business Seed Genetics Direct in Jeffersonville, Ohio, focuses on farmers' needs and seed quality when it comes to its seed catalog.

The United Soybean Board is accepting nominations for its third annual Tom Oswald Legacy Award now until Nov. 8.

The combination of drought conditions and heavy rainfall from Hurricane Helene has left many Ohio soybean farmers grappling with compromised crop quality.

Corn production is down, while soybean and cotton production is up from 2023, according to the Crop Production report.