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USB is Working to Diversify the Soybean Portfolio
Published July 19, 2019
U.S. soybean farmers are facing multiple headwinds, including weather and trade difficulties. With these unique times, opportunities arise that might not otherwise arise. That was United Soybean Board CEO Polly Ruhland’s message to over 200 farmer directors, staff and guests…Strong Demand for High Quality, New Crop Hay
Published July 19, 2019
Badger, Minnesota farmer Shayne Isane is waiting to cut his second hay crop of the year. While the first cutting was high-quality, over five inches of rain since July 1 is creating challenges. Isane says the second crop has potential,…O’Toole Plot Tour Features 21st Century Genetics
Published July 19, 2019
O’Toole Seed Farm hosted their annual plot tour Thursday in Crystal, North Dakota. Owner Brian O’Toole featured Fargo based 21st Century Genetics. "Greg Fox, formerly with West Bred Wheat, decided to start his own company and he developed an impressive…Positive Changes Ahead for MN Soybean Growers Association
Published July 18, 2019
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Jamie Beyer is embracing her new leadership role. Beyer says the grower board is going through changes. "We're trying to become more family friendly for our board members and trying to offer opportunities for more…Researchers Explore Ways to Tackle Sugarbeet Root Diseases
Published July 18, 2019
During the sugarbeet program at the Northwest Research and Outreach Center Crops and Soils Day, University of Minnesota Extension Sugarbeet Pathologist Ashok Chanda highlighted a project on the effect of fungicides in managing sugarbeet root diseases. "The main things we're…“Wet” Continues to be a Reoccurring Theme for Soybean Farmers
Published July 18, 2019
Weather was a popular talking point among those gathered in Fargo for the summer board meeting of the United Soybean Board. During introductions, the farmer directors provided a crop update; wet was a reoccurring theme. "We had a tough time…Extension Researchers Studying Wild Oats and Foxtail
Published July 18, 2019
Wild oats and foxtail are challenging growers. University of Minnesota Extension Dean and weed scientist Bev Durgan is keeping an eye on herbicide application timing and herbicide resistance. "You want to use a product for good control, but farmers need…Showcasing North Dakota Soybean Production
Published July 18, 2019
Soybean production in North Dakota has changed drastically over the past 20 years, becoming one of the top ten soybean producing states as acres increase. North Dakota Soybean Council Executive Director Stephanie Sinner says it was exciting to showcase that…New Wheat Variety Highlighted at Crops Day
Published July 18, 2019
At the University of Minnesota Extension Crops and Soils Day, U of M wheat breeder Jim Anderson reviewed wheat variety trials. Anderson said there is at least one new wheat variety coming down the pipeline. "Out of our program, we…