Tag: soybeans
New method of developing nematode-resistant soybeans
A new method, developed by University of Illinois researchers, is able to quantify naturally occurring genetic resistance to the soybean cyst nematode.
Farmers making progress, but still fighting moisture
Farmers are finally seeing a break in the weather, but will it last long enough?
Markets bounce following USDA reports
Markets improve somewhat, following USDA reports, but harvest is a little on the slow side.
Yields are bountiful, but fields still wet
The yields are coming in good for those who have been able to get in the fields.
Soy natural: Genetic landmarks show potential for aphid resistance
In a recent study, researchers have taken a big step toward identifying new soybean genes associated with aphid resistance.
Early harvest means tough grain marketing decisions
Low prices make marketing decisions easy to defer, but the big, early crops mean most farmers will have some corn and soybeans that need to go to town.
USDA to pay farmers for trade retaliation
USDA announced payments to farmers whose commodity prices have been hurt by trade actions by President Donald Trump against China, and by the Chinese retaliation.
Healthy crops and sick prices
Crops are looking good, for the most part, but the market price definitely is not.
Trade fight is on, threatening US agriculture
U.S. soybean exports get substantially pricier beginning today, as tariffs go into effect between the U.S. and Canada.
Mycogen, Dairyland seeds to incorporate Roundup Ready 2 Xtend
Roundup Ready 2 Xtend technology will now be incorporated into the Mycogen and Dairyland Seed brands, following a license agreement between Monsanto and Corteva Agriscience.
