Red crown rot spreading concern for Illinois soybean growers

A local co-operative manager says red crown rot is becoming an increasing concern for soybean growers in his area. Travis Gillett, who oversees the Alma branch of Effingham Equity in Marion County, Illinois, tells Brownfield, “The red crown rot can be completely devastating to the crop.”  He says, “We’ve had it the last two or…Continue Reading

Analyst says soybean rally presents selling opportunity

A market analyst says soybean producers have a good opportunity to sell some grain. Greg McBride with Allendale says the January futures contract went above the $11 mark this week in response to U.S.-China trade news. “Reward the 90-cent rally with some sales,” he said. “Get something done so that you can have that in…Continue Reading

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