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Soybean diseases explode

Cool, wet growing conditions this year have increased disease pressure in some soybean fields, cutting into yields and crop quality. While this season will soon be history, lessons learned from 2009 can help growers better select soybean varieties to combat diseases for next year to maximize yields.

Corn, soybean harvest accelerating in the Corn Belt

The late planted and late maturing corn and soybean crops of 2009 have also experienced one of the slowest harvest rates in modern history. As of October 25, the USDA reported only 20% of the corn crop and 44% of the soybean crop had been harvested.

11/03/2009, 9:08 AM CST

RMA: If weather delays your harvest, call your insurance agent

On Monday, Shirley Pugh, public affairs director for the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) reported that losses incurred from harvest weather delays may make you eligible to harvest later and still be covered.

11/03/2009, 8:51 AM CST

5 big things to consider with late-running harvest

As the calendar unfolds into November, the key considerations for a now very late harvest are starting to change. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you go about harvesting and storing that grain that's still standing in the field.

10/30/2009, 2:17 PM CDT

Awaiting good news: Pork producers looking for details on China trade announcement

National Pork Producers Council president Don Butler told Agriculture Online Thursday that he was pleased with the news from USDA Thursday that China plans to reopen its borders to U.S. pork exports.

10/29/2009, 2:54 PM CDT

Exposing an Internet scam

"If something is too good to be true, it probably is," says Machinery Pete. Learn about an Internet scam that nearly cost an unsuspecting farmer more than $100,000 in this week's column.

10/29/2009, 10:30 AM CDT

Watch for corn molds, diseases

Wet conditions have caused many delays in harvest this year. Because of this producers need to be scouting their fields looking for grain molds and ear rots.

10/29/2009, 9:35 AM CDT

Corn, soybean harvest slowest in 30 years

Corn and soybean harvest hasn't been this slow in 30 years. That's according to Monday's USDA-NASS Crop Progress report that indicates only 20% of the nation's corn crop has been harvested.

10/26/2009, 3:48 PM CDT

Nurturing a new crop

Participants at the 2009 Farmers for the Future Conference ventured from 13 states in pursuit of a dream.

10/26/2009, 12:15 AM CDT

Pork producers seek lifeline in a perfect storm

When Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack meets high-level trade officials in China next week, Don Butler's hopes will be riding on the success of that trip to Asia.

10/23/2009, 6:28 PM CDT

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Soybean diseases explode Cool, wet growing conditions this year have increased disease pressure in some soybean fields, cutting into yields and crop quality. While this season will soon be history, lessons learned from 2009 can help growers better select soybean varieties to combat diseases for next year to maximize yields.

Corn, soybean harvest accelerating in the Corn Belt The late planted and late maturing corn and soybean crops of 2009 have also experienced one of the slowest harvest rates in modern history. As of October 25, the USDA reported only 20% of the corn crop and 44% of the soybean crop had been harvested. 11/03/2009, 9:08 AM CST

RMA: If weather delays your harvest, call your insurance agent On Monday, Shirley Pugh, public affairs director for the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) reported that losses incurred from harvest weather delays may make you eligible to harvest later and still be covered. 11/03/2009, 8:51 AM CST

5 big things to consider with late-running harvest As the calendar unfolds into November, the key considerations for a now very late harvest are starting to change. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you go about harvesting and storing that grain that's still standing in the field. 10/30/2009, 2:17 PM CDT

Awaiting good news: Pork producers looking for details on China trade announcement National Pork Producers Council president Don Butler told Agriculture Online Thursday that he was pleased with the news from USDA Thursday that China plans to reopen its borders to U.S. pork exports. 10/29/2009, 2:54 PM CDT

Exposing an Internet scam "If something is too good to be true, it probably is," says Machinery Pete. Learn about an Internet scam that nearly cost an unsuspecting farmer more than $100,000 in this week's column. 10/29/2009, 10:30 AM CDT

Watch for corn molds, diseases Wet conditions have caused many delays in harvest this year. Because of this producers need to be scouting their fields looking for grain molds and ear rots. 10/29/2009, 9:35 AM CDT

Corn, soybean harvest slowest in 30 years Corn and soybean harvest hasn't been this slow in 30 years. That's according to Monday's USDA-NASS Crop Progress report that indicates only 20% of the nation's corn crop has been harvested. 10/26/2009, 3:48 PM CDT

Nurturing a new crop Participants at the 2009 Farmers for the Future Conference ventured from 13 states in pursuit of a dream. 10/26/2009, 12:15 AM CDT

Pork producers seek lifeline in a perfect storm When Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack meets high-level trade officials in China next week, Don Butler's hopes will be riding on the success of that trip to Asia. 10/23/2009, 6:28 PM CDT

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