In the Pod: Soybean Updates

Now that soybeans are harvested, farmers have an opportunity to reflect on the season. But what can be leaned at this point? Ana Carcedo, NDSU Extension Agronomist, has some ideas.

According to Bryon Parman, NDSU Agricultural Finance Specialist, this season’s crop has impacts from the weather, wars, and input costs.

This season’s soybean harvest isn’t going well for many farmers in the US. Most of the issues are not related to price or storage but with the weather. Seth Naeve, University of Minnesota, Extension Soybean Agronomist, spells it out.  

It’s not news that SCN or Soybean cyst nematode can take a bite out of soybean yields. Let’s talk management of SCN with Wade Webster, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist. 

Let’s find out what kind of affect the dry conditions have on this year’s harvest and storage. Our guest today is Rob Proulx, NDSU Extension Agriculture Technology Systems Specialist.

According to Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension Weed Control Specialist, soybean weed management for next season starts now.

There is a group, the SCN Coalition, that has banded together to spread awareness. Sam Markell, NDSU Plant Pathologists has the details.  

According to Ana Carcedo, NDSU Extension Agronomist, thinking ahead could reduce some drought stress.

Today, we’re discussing how potassium can be critical for a soybean crop. Brady Goettl, NDSU Soil Science Specialist, has the facts.  

In the Crookston Minnesota area, the challenging weather has made an impact. Here to catch us up is, Angie Peltier, University of Minnesota Extension Crops Educator at the Northwest Research and Outreach Center in Crookston, MN.

The west central or Beulah area is the perfect example of variable. Craig Askim, NDSU Mercer County Extension Agent, has an update.

Here to discuss the drought monitor and long-range forecast is, Daryl Ritchison, North Dakota Agriculture Weather Network Director and State Climatologist.

The south central or Napoleon area is especially dry. Josh Becker, NDSU Logan County Extension Agent, says the soybeans are variable. 

Jeff Stachler, NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist has an update from east central North Dakota.

The soybean aphid is a common villain to soybeans but right now, spider mites are on the move. Jan Knodel, NDSU Extension Entomologist, has the latest.   

What affect does the wildfire smoke have on soybeans? Ana Carcedo, NDSU Extension Agronomist, has some answers.

How does excessive heat affect soybeans? Ana Carcedo, NDSU Extension Agronomist, has some answers.

We caught up with Dylan Mangel, Extension Plant Pathologist with the University of Nebraska, to see how white mold impacts their soybeans.

Being efficient with chemicals is cheaper and better for the environment but can drone sprayers do the job? Our guest today is Rob Proulx, Extension Agriculture Technology Systems Specialist.

Some soybean farmers are having major challenges with the weather, IDC and soybean aphids. Updating us on the Northeast region is, Anitha Chirumamilla, NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist.

Today we’re talking about a particular fungus that can plague soybeans, white mold. What exactly is it, where does it come from and how to spot it? Wade Webster, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist, has the facts.

The soybean crops in the North Central part of North Dakota are due for a check-in. Leo Bortolon, NDSU Research Agronomist, has an update.

There are digital tools being developed and ready to use. Ignacio Ciampiti, Professor of Agronomy at Purdue University has the inside story.

No commodity is without politics and E-15 is stirring the pot. Matt Gammans, NDSU Assistant Professor in Ag Policy is here to guide us.

Soybean planting conditions, in general, are rough this growing season. Victor Gomes (go-mis), NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist has an update from western North Dakota.