Latest News From Soybeans

Land Values Should Decline Moderately Over Next Decade

Research shows booming agricultural land values are not in a bubble.

Double-crop Soybeans Acreage Expanding?

The earlier wheat harvest in Illinois, along with good soil moisture, has some growers thinking about trying double-crop soybeans farther north than usual.

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Where Did the Corn Acres Come From?

Of the 4 million acre increase, 60 percent occurs in four states.

Full Coverage of the June 30 Reports

See the report data and dig into our expert analysis.

Make a Plan for Flooding Effects on Stored Grain

With only a few exceptions, flood soaked grain is not usable for feed or food.

New and Old Threats to Soybean Production

Here's a look at the top pathogens, pests and weeds affecting soybean production.

Planting Season Ends, Focus Turns to Crop Conditions

With the exception of sorghum and spring wheat, only a handful of acres are left to plant this season.

Ten Top Scouting Tips

Scouting fields for weeds, disease and pests is one of the best investments you can make during the growing season.

Soil Crusting from Rapid Drying May Cause Emergence Issues

Be ready to pull out the rotary hoe and give struggling seedlings a little help emerging.

4 Ways to Boost Double-Crop Soybean Yield

With wheat harvest a few weeks away, here is some advice for farmers that will double-crop soybeans.

Is it Too Late to Plant?

Growers need to consider what yields they can expect as planting stretches into June.

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With Late Planting, Farmers Looking for Options

Wet weather and the calendar are forcing corn and soybean growers in the northern and eastern Corn Belt into tough planting and crop insurance decisions.

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Corn Planting Window Narrowing Quickly

Next week is a big week for corn planting as USDA's prevented planting deadline approaches in many areas, says Jerry Gulke.

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5 Tips for Late Soybean Planting

With late planting almost a certainty for many parts of the country, soybean production processes should be adjusted to achieve maximum yields at harvest.

Missouri Farmers Finally in the Fields

Several dry, 90-degree days were welcomed by farmers in central and northeast Missouri.

New-Crop Corn, Beans Headed for Record-High Annual Averages

Corn and soybean stocks may be growing but average prices for new-crop corn and soybeans could be headed to all-time highs.

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Grain Trade Eyes More Corn Acres

Jerry Gulke believes major corn producing states will make up for acres lost in the Dakotas.

Crop Tech: Winter Weeds Are No Spring Beauties

Work now to control winter weeds; Weed scouting benefits future generations; Bayer CropScience announces its purchase of Hornbeck Seed Company Inc.

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15 Tips for High Soybean Yields

Much of soybean yield is based on environmental conditions, but there are things you can do to help maximize your yield when those conditions are right.

Feed Formulators Turn to Distillers’ Grains to Replace Corn

Demand for dietary energy in feed rations is pulling distillers’ grains into feed formulas in place of corn, but also displacing some soybean meal in the process.

Market Still Favors Corn Over Beans

Bull spreads in the corn market got too wide this week, says Jerry Gulke.

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Market Outlook: Japan meat trade shakey

Japan copes with disaster; Chinese crush capacity boosts oil exports; alfalfa hay in high demand

Corn Market Categorizes at Explosive

Explosive is the best way to describe the corn market this week following Thursday’s March 1st Stocks and Prospective Plantings report.

Guest Commentary: Boost Soybean Yield by Studying Varieties

Richard Cooper says to look for varieties that respond to preferred row width and field environment.

Corn Market Brings a Second Chance

Even though the May corn contract closed down 13 cents/bu. Friday, the price is still nearly a dollar higher than it was just 10 trading days ago, says Jerry Gulke, president of the Gulke Group.

USDA Forecasts: Dispelling Myths and Misunderstandings

There can be little doubt that NASS acreage and production reports are among the biggest market movers year-in and year-out.

Bayer CropScience Acquires Seed Company

Bayer CropScience announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase Hornbeck Seed Company Inc., a privately-held company in DeWitt, Ark.

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Garden-Variety Soybeans

Veteran soybean breeder brings beans to the dinner plate.