In the Pod: Soybean Updates

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.

This season, weed control in soybean is affected by the cool and dry weather. Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension Weeds Specialist has some helpful advice.

The cover crop summit is jammed packed with helpful information and programs. Alexis Correira, NDSU Conservation Agronomist, has reflections of the summit.

The cold and wet conditions are keeping soybean farmers out of the field. Are there ways around it? Jeff Stachler, NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist has some answers.

With oil prices still high, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on bio fuel policies. Matt Gammans, NDSU Assistant Professor, in the Agribusiness and Applied Economics department, has the latest.

John Rickertsen, NDSU Hettinger Research Agronomist, has the latest from the southwestern part of North Dakota.

It may feel premature but it is time to think about early season weed control in soybean. Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension Weeds Specialist has the details.

There are bad and good bacteria in a farmer’s field. Barney Geddes, NDSU Microbiological Sciences, Assistant Professor, is recruiting the good guys.

Ana Carcedo, NDSU Extension Agronomist, has a look into the extended forecast and the ups and downs of potentially planting early.

AI can help to determine the optimal production practice for a field. Working with AI is Shawn Conley, Soybean and Small Grain Specialist with the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

With soybean, finding the optimum phosphorus level can be challenging. Lindsay Malone, NDSU Assistant Professor in Conservation Agronomy, is conducting a phosphorus study. 

The war in Iran may be far away but it could have a major impact on this year’s planting season. Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension Crops Economist, has the latest developments. 

Before planting soybeans it’s a good idea to get a jump on some of those nasty pathogens. So today, we’re talking about seed treatment, with Wade Webster, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist.

Weed control in soybean may be a bit easier this year because of a dicamba label release. Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension Weeds Specialist has the details.

2026 is showing low returns for some of the major crops. Here to walk us through the budget projection is Ron Haugen, NDSU Farm Management Specialist.

The North Dakota Soybean Council is exploring other markets and connecting with people, in order to open more trade doors. Evan Montgomery, Vice Chairman of the North Dakota Soybean Council, recently traveled to Thailand and Vietnam. 

How important is inoculating soybeans? Victor Gomes, NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist, has the research.

Here with a peek into the economic outlook for 2026 is Bryon Parman, NDSU Agricultural Finance Specialist.