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A new microbial-based seed trait is under development by Bayer CropScience. The trait represents one of several developments the company has under way to strengthen and expand its seeds business.

The project is expected to be complete in five years -- improving transportation of grain.

Soybeans fell for the first time in three sessions after forecasts for rain in South America eased concern that developing crops would be hurt by hot, dry weather.

Meteorologist Gail Martell provides her weather insight.

The area of the Corn Belt with less rainfall than normal has expanded to cover 70% of the region, with more dry days ahead this week, QT Weather says.

Major drawdown by mid-June.

Sales were for the 2012-13 marketing year.

Weather extremes at planting, such as too little or too much moisture, are a sign your soybean crop might benefit from a commercial inoculant.

The cool weather and wet soil conditions have disrupt the normal sequence of early season field operations such as herbicide applications.

The calculator works for corn or small-grain seed as well.