Beef demand faces headwinds

An ag economist says strong demand for beef continues despite headwinds. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says there are multiple areas that are cause for concern. “What is domestic beef demand going to look like at the price levels that we’re seeing and as we see some kind of macroeconomic changes, if we…Continue Reading

Soybean aphids becoming more prevalent

A crop protection specialist says soybean aphid detections are starting to become more prevalent across parts of the Midwest. Ron Geis with Corteva says soybean aphid pressure can develop very quickly. “That might require some attention here. They’ll sort of sneak in and you might check your fields on Thursday, Friday and not seeing much.…Continue Reading

BASF agronomist discusses Nemasphere, first SCN biotech trait

A seed agronomist says soybean cyst nematode has become increasingly problematic in recent years. Bill Backhaus with BASF says SCN populations have been adapting to SCN-resistant varieties. “This year we’ve got pretty good beans out there. If you drive around, you see a lot of great looking fields, but we’re being robbed right now. So…Continue Reading

Smith: China needs U.S. soybeans

The chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee says farmers shouldn’t worry about a lack of interest in ag exports from the world’s largest soybean buyer. Jason Smith from Missouri says China needs U.S. soybeans.            “They cannot purchase the quality and the amount of soybeans from us in all the other places in…Continue Reading

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