Articles tagged under: Soybeans

Getting the Most Out of a Late Planted Crop

Published July 12, 2019

Crop conditions vary widely across South Dakota. Mycogen Seeds commercial agronomist Ryan Bell says the best conditions are in the northeast corner of the state. That compares to southeastern South Dakota, where some crops are just starting to emerge. "With…
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Regional Basis Levels Mixed

Published July 10, 2019

Cash basis levels at the six grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network are mixed, a similar situation for at least two weeks reflecting a change to the September contract. Corn basis levels range from 37 to 90…
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White Mold Possible in Soybeans and Dry Beans

Published July 9, 2019

Scattered rains and heat push the risk of soybean diseases. BASF Technical Services Rep Ken Deibert says the ingredients for white mold in soybeans are present. "We are going to have to start thinking about white mold applications," he says.…
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SD Farmer Using a Mix of Cover Crops on Unplanted Acres

Published July 9, 2019

Near Wilmot, South Dakota, farmer and rancher Jason Frerichs was able to plant 85 to 90 percent of his crop. Southern Roberts County continues to get a couple inches of rain at a time. "All things considered, our crops look…
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Pioneer Agronomy Update at Herman, MN

Published July 9, 2019

While planting was a bit delayed for Herman, Minnesota farmers, a lot of crop was put into the ground in mid-May. "I didn't think we'd have any knee-high corn by July 4, but a lot of it chest high," says…
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Pioneer Agronomy Update from Fisher, MN

Published July 3, 2019

Iron Deficiency Chlorosis is impacting soybean fields near Fisher, Minnesota. According to Pioneer field agronomist Zach Fore, there are three things that can be done to manage it. "Variety, variety, variety," says Fore. "Once the crop is in the ground,…
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Cool, Wet Conditions Perfect for IDC

Published July 1, 2019

University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist Seth Naeve hasn’t seen much Iron Deficiency Chlorosis (IDC) in soybeans across southern Minnesota yet, but it could show up soon. It is showing up in other parts of the state. Naeve says the cool,…
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Poor Crop Conditions Remain in SD

Published July 1, 2019

South Dakota State University Extension crop specialist Jon Kleinjan says conditions look poor across portions of South Dakota. He’s been traveling as far as Aberdeen and south-central South Dakota in the last few days. "There's lots of unplanted ground and…
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