Articles tagged under: Soybeans
Corn Conditions Slip, Soybeans Steady
Published August 19, 2025
The condition of the nation’s corn crop declined slightly last week, while soybean conditions remained unchanged for the second consecutive week. Corn silking reached 97 percent, with 72 percent of the crop in the dough stage and 27 percent dented.…Trump Urges China to Quadruple U.S. Soybean Purchases
Published August 11, 2025
President Donald Trump urged China on Sunday to quadruple its soybean purchases from the U.S. ahead of a key tariff truce deadline, pushing soybean prices higher. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said China feared a soybean shortage and…Trade Tops the Agenda for MSGA
Published August 6, 2025
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Darin Johnson took part in a panel discussion at Farmfest about the importance of trade and export markets. "When we have 50 percent of our soybeans being exported, obviously, trade is first and foremost for…Drier Conditions Needed
Published August 4, 2025
Huso Crop Consulting’s Mark Huso says the crops in the Lakota, North Dakota area have had to deal with a lot of rain recently, but are otherwise looking good. "Some guys received five inches in ten days, and that was…More Soybean Disease Risk
Published July 10, 2025
Wet weather is causing more crop disease problems, especially for soybeans. “Rhizoctonia is a significant problem on many crops, and the same one that affects sugarbeets can also affect soybeans and damage them heavily," said University of Minnesota Extension Plant…Soybean Fields Show Variability
Published June 30, 2025
Soybean fields are seeing a lot of variability thanks to early-season storms. NDSU Extension Soybean Pathology Specialist Wade Webster says planting dates are a factor. "We have been very inconsistent for soybean production and soybean growth across the state," said…Critical Timing for Soybean Herbicide Options
Published June 30, 2025
With soybeans now approaching or at the R1 stage, farmers will need to switch up their herbicide strategy to battle against increased weed pressure from warmer weather. "Now that we have had some heat and we're in the longest days…Legacy Seeds Joins Mustang Brand Ahead of 2026 Season
Published June 29, 2025
Mustang Seeds is growing its presence in the Upper Midwest by bringing Legacy Seeds’ corn, soybean, and alfalfa business under the Mustang brand. Regional General Manager Terry Schultz says the move brings the Legacy sales team into the Mustang network…Crusting Pressure Seen
Published June 27, 2025
Volatile weather has left many North Dakota soybean fields a bit behind in development. NDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist Chandler Gruener says it's been a rollercoaster ride in the northern part of the state. The area went from very dry…