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China has stopped buying U.S. soybean supplies, Bunge CEO says
Tariffs or not, China appears to have already stopped buying U.S. soybean.By Mario ParkerThe world’s biggest oilseed processor just confirmed one of the soybean market’s biggest fears: China has...
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Chinese tariffs threaten ‘profound’ loss to U.S. soybeans
A Chinese retaliatory tariff could have a profound effect on U.S. soybean farmers.If China follows through on threats to impose retaliatory tariffs on U. S. soybeans, the implications for U.S....
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When evaluating dicamba damage, cooler heads prevail
When it comes to dicamba injury in soybeans, the yield impact isn’t always as bad as the symptoms look.Last year, an estimated 500,000 acres were planted to dicamba-tolerant soybeans in Nebraska....
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - May 4, 2018
Dicamba, bioengineered food labeling and Sam Clovis among ag news of the week. Need a quick catch up on the news? Here are seven agricultural stories you might have missed this week.1. Bunge’s CEO said...
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China triples soybean purchases from Russia
China has canceled several U.S. soybean shipments as trade dispute continues.by Anatoly MedetskyChina, the world’s biggest soybean importer, almost tripled purchases from Russia amid a trade dispute...
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Soybean Watch ’18 gets head start compared to 2017
Soybean Watch: A wider planting window allows the operator to plant soybeans a month earlier this year. The Soybean Watch project is in its second year. You will get weekly reports on this website and...
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Brazilian truck strike weakened by army, Federal Police
Soybeans begin arriving at Paranagua Port.by Tatiana Freitas and Fabiana BatistaNow in its 10th day, the national strike by Brazilian truck drivers has weakened as the army and Federal Police work to...
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Soybeans emerge fast with proper moisture, no crusting
Soybean Watch: Compared to last year, a very different season is underway. One year ago, there was little to say on this date about the Soybean Watch field. It still wasn’t planted. Where the field was...
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Make fungicides pay on soybeans
Soybean Corner: Increase your odds of getting a payback for applying fungicides. I saw enough data this winter to convince me to spray fungicides on soybeans. We have never done it before. Can I do it...
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Time to put dicamba training into action
Companies and farmers say the moment of truth will be if dicamba is applied properly this year so the technology can be used in the future. Did all that training about how to make dicamba applications...
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China may increase soybean, ethanol, cotton purchases
Trump's Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross visits Beijing for trade talks. by Bloomberg NewsAmerican crude drillers, coal miners and farmers are set to be among the beneficiaries of the Trump...
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Staging soybean growth helps make decisions
Soybean Watch: Understand the stages of growth to track progress and make better management decisions. Soybeans are soybeans. You may think you know all you need to know about growing them. If you...
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Signs of seed treatment in young soybeans
Soybean Watch: Plants can exhibit signs showing not only that seed treatments were applied, but also which types of treatments were used. Four varieties were planted in the Soybean Watch ’18 field on...
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Soybean growers blast Trump's China tariffs
Updated: "There are no winners in a trade war."President Trump today imposed 25% tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese products under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.Agricultural groups had pushed...
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Nominate exceptional soy leaders for awards
Awards will be presented March 1, 2019, at Commodity Classic.The American Soybean Association is seeking nominations of exceptional soy volunteers and leaders to be recognized during the ASA’s annual...
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Solve crop mysteries before case grows cold
Soybean Watch: What caused an unusual emergence pattern? Steve Gauck walked across the Soybean Watch ’18 field, trowel in hand and the Purdue (University) Corn & Soybean Field Scouting Guide in his...
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Planting depth may affect soybeans, too
Soybean Watch: Nitrogen fixation is sensitive to soil temperature, which is impacted by soil depth. Corn planting depth has garnered lots of attention over the years. Universities and seed companies...
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Soybean association launches #FacesofTariffs campaign
American Soybean Association asks Trump to find alternative to putting tariffs on China.Farmer members of the American Soybean Association have taken to Twitter and Facebook today (July 3) in an effort...
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Will Peak Pegasus beat the soybean tariff?
Ship carrying U.S. soybeans to China racing to beat Trump tariffs.by Bloomberg NewsA ship carrying U.S. soybeans is steaming toward northern China in a race to beat a 25% tariff.Peak Pegasus is...
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Early metribuzin damage in soybeans shouldn’t matter
Soybean Watch: Symptoms of metribuzin damage showed up earlier than usual this season on smaller soybeans. Whether or not it winds up making a difference to yield, if it happens in a soybean field,...
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