http://www.agweb.com/blogs/ Follow Kip Cullers, a Purdy, Mo., farmer known for his bin-busting soybean yields, Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie and Farm Journal Machinery Editor Margy Fischer as they travel to Brazil to learn more about the country's soybean production. AgWeb.comhttp://www.agweb.com/blog/the_quest_for_better_beans/kip_cullers_lessons_learned_in_brazil/One of Kip Cullers' greatest tools in his quest for higher yields is the travel he does in the winter. Kip CullersWed, 15 Feb 2012 09:19:00 GMT26063http://www.agweb.com/blog/the_quest_for_better_beans/_there_are_no_left-hand_turns_in_brazil/Margy Fischer shares her thoughts at the beginning of a journey through five states of Brazil.Margy FischerMon, 20 Feb 2012 17:13:00 GMT26098http://www.agweb.com/blog/the_quest_for_better_beans/inside_a_brazilian_sugar_cane_farm_and_mill/This family-owned operation is vertically integrated for sugar and ethanol production. Margy FischerTue, 21 Feb 2012 17:44:00 GMT26099http://www.agweb.com/blog/the_quest_for_better_beans/farm_journal_tags_along_to_brazil/Kip Cullers describes the itinerary for the week and what have been some of his greatest takeaways from experiencing Brazilian agriculture. Kip CullersTue, 21 Feb 2012 09:21:00 GMT26107http://www.agweb.com/blog/the_quest_for_better_beans/ken_ferries_first_impressions_of_brazil_agriculture/Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie shares his initial thoughts on his current trip through Brazil.Ken FerrieWed, 22 Feb 2012 11:50:00 GMT26124http://www.agweb.com/blog/the_quest_for_better_beans/kip_cullers’_micronutrient_product_for_brazil/Cullers has launched his “KT” line for corn, soybeans, sugar cane and cotton. Kip CullersThu, 23 Feb 2012 15:28:00 GMT26128http://www.agweb.com/blog/the_quest_for_better_beans/brazilian_sugar_cane_harvest/Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie and Missouri farmer Kip Cullers give their insights as they watch Brazilian sugar cane production.Kip CullersThu, 23 Feb 2012 07:23:00 GMT26134http://www.agweb.com/blog/the_quest_for_better_beans/soybean_harvest_in_brazil/Kip Cullers describes action in the field as seven combines harvest soybeans while two planters plant corn. Kip CullersFri, 24 Feb 2012 15:24:00 GMT26155http://www.agweb.com/blog/the_quest_for_better_beans/240_of_soybeans_harvested_with_seven_machines/Near Chapadäo do Céu, in the state of Goiás, Brazil, Maraney Farms cuts soybeans and plants corn behind those machines. Margy FischerMon, 27 Feb 2012 03:43:00 GMT26156http://www.agweb.com/blog/the_quest_for_better_beans/ken_ferrie_says_necessity_breeds_brazilian_creativity/After five days of traveling in Brazil, Ferrie reports that Brazilian farmers have adjusted and been innovative around the challenges they face.Ken FerrieMon, 27 Feb 2012 17:35:00 GMT26176http://www.agweb.com/blog/the_quest_for_better_beans/kip_cullers_reports_on_brazilian_crop/The Missouri farmer has made numerous trips through the country during this growing season. Kip CullersTue, 28 Feb 2012 14:12:00 GMT26187http://www.agweb.com/blog/the_quest_for_better_beans/what_kip_cullers_says_us_farmers_should_know_about_brazil/Cullers encourages farmers to be their own advocate.Kip CullersThu, 01 Mar 2012 14:09:00 GMT26188http://www.agweb.com/blog/the_quest_for_better_beans/soybean_harvest_under_way_and_corn_harvest_starts_soon_in_goiás/On day 2 of our trip, the crew was in its first corn field; this single field was 2,500 acres. Margy FischerFri, 02 Mar 2012 12:06:00 GMT26216http://www.agweb.com/blog/the_quest_for_better_beans/corn_harvest_progresses_in_mato_grosso_do_sul/In the third week of February combines were harvesting corn and in planters were planting double crop sorghum. Margy FischerSat, 03 Mar 2012 03:48:00 GMT26232http://www.agweb.com/blog/the_quest_for_better_beans/ken_ferrie_gives_his_wrap_up_perspective/After five days and more than 2,000 miles, Ferrie says he saw a side of the industry beyond what he expected while in Brazil. Ken FerrieMon, 05 Mar 2012 15:43:00 GMT26233http://www.agweb.com/blog/the_quest_for_better_beans/brazilian_farmer_battles_nematodes_with_crop_rotation/To combat heavy soybean nematode populations, this Brazilian farmer has turned to a cover crop—crotalaria.Margy FischerSun, 04 Mar 2012 02:54:00 GMT26234http://www.agweb.com/blog/the_quest_for_better_beans/coffee_in_the_state_of_sao_paulo/Kip Cullers reports from two 160-acre irrigated coffee fields. Kip CullersThu, 29 Mar 2012 16:55:00 GMT26501http://www.agweb.com/blog/the_quest_for_better_beans/sugar_cane_50_days_after_planting/Kip Cullers reports from a sugar cane field in the state of Sao Paulo.Kip CullersSat, 31 Mar 2012 10:57:00 GMT26510http://www.agweb.com/blog/quest_for_better_yields/brazil_travels_continued_through_summer/Kip Cullers visited orange production farms and more sugar cane fieldsKip CullersTue, 21 Aug 2012 16:53:00 GMT27773http://www.agweb.com/blog/quest_for_better_yields/brazil_crop_update_nov_2012/In late November I traveled through Motto Grosso and also had a trip through the southern states of Parana and Rio Grande Do Sol. Kip CullersFri, 07 Dec 2012 16:35:00 GMT28796http://www.agweb.com/blog/quest_for_better_yields/winter_2013_travels/Kip Cullers recounts his most recent trips to Brazil. Kip CullersWed, 06 Feb 2013 12:46:00 GMT29300http://www.agweb.com/blog/quest_for_better_yields/a_1_million_cow/Kip Cullers share a photo with a high-value cow and one used for field work. Kip CullersThu, 07 Feb 2013 12:55:00 GMT29301