Don’t Forget to Check for Soybean Cyst Nematode

In this Spotlight on Soybeans, hear from University of Missouri Extension Plant Pathologist Mandy Bish, who says farmers should consider Soybean Cyst Nematode testing this fall. The post Don’t Forget to Check for Soybean Cyst Nematode appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     Continue Reading

SCN still the #1 soybean threat, farmers reminded to test fields this fall

The outreach agronomist with the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) says soybean cyst nematode (SCN) remains the most damaging pathogen to the crop in the U.S. Stephanie Porter says that farmers managing for high-yielding soybeans need to know their SCN number. “For example, even though you’ve tested 10 years ago, the results might be different now,…Continue Reading

Effective Preemergence Weed Control

Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Jeff Bode says Kyber Pro and Sonic Boom herbicides are new additions to the Corteva soybean portfolio that feature multiple modes of action to combat hard to control weeds like Palmer amaranth and waterhemp. He tells Brownfield farmers say both preemergence herbicides are easy to use and provide flexibility. The…Continue Reading

Economist says shutdown could lead to volatility in the markets

An ag economist says a prolonged government shutdown could add more volatility to the livestock markets. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University says the Livestock and Meat International Trade Data report that was supposed to be released this week is a key source of information. “One of the fundamental reasons for these reports is that…Continue Reading

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