In the Pod: Soybean Updates

Our guest this week will be one of the featured speakers at the Northern Corn and Soybean Expo. Ken Gilliam, Vice President of the Directions Group will focus on strategy.

It is also a good time for professional development. Here, with a few opportunities, is Angie Peltier, University of Minnesota Extension Crops Educator at the Northwest Research and Outreach Center in Crookston, MN.

Ana Carcedo, NDSU Extension Agronomist has more of the ups and downs of the 2025 soybean growing season and a look into 2026.

Ana Carcedo, NDSU Extension Agronomist has the ups and downs of this year’s growing season, in part one of the 2025 growing season wrap up.

This time of year, researchers and producers look forward to the variety yield report. This independent report helps farmers with seed shopping. Carrie Dottey, NDSU Soybean Breeder, has the latest. 

Ron Haugen, NDSU Farm Management Specialist, has advise on income taxes and the changes from last year.

Managing the right mix of fertilizer can be challenging. Brady Goettl,  NDSU Soil Science Specialist, has some answers.

How did the soybean season measure up in Minnesota? Here with a report is Sergio Cabello-Leiva, Director of Research for the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council.

Winter is right around the corner giving farmers a break from field work. There are many opportunities for further learning. Here with the latest is Ana Carcedo, NDSU Extension Agronomist. Ana Carcedo, NDSU Extension Agronomist.

What are the benefits and takeaways from an integrated crop/livestock system? Here to explain is Miranda Meehan, NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist.

Here to talk about the latest China agreement, is Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist.

Here to talk about the latest harvest technology additions, is Tony Kramer, Product Manager of Planting Technology at RDO Equipment Company.

Farming is difficult and it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed. Sean Brotherson, NDSU Extension Family Science Specialist, is here to talk about some of the healthy habits farmers can utilize.

According to Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension Weed Control Specialist, soybean weed management extends into the next season.

The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association is an advocate for North Dakota soybeans. Justin Sherlock is the president and today’s guest.

Why talk about SCN at this time of the year? Wade Webster, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist, has the details.

Farmers will need to store a lot of crop. Ken Hellevang, NDSU Extension Ag Engineer, has critical information about alternative storage. 

Where will North Dakota soybeans go after this year’s harvest? This impacts soybean prices, how to handle and store them. Jim Thompson, Chairman of the North Dakota Soybean Council, is here to provide some clarity

Recently, some farmers were hit with early season frost. How does frost impact soybeans at this point in the season? Ana Carcedo, NDSU Extension Agronomist will fill us in.

Weed control in soybeans may be even more challenging this year. This according to Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension Weeds Specialist.

Western North Dakota can be very different from the eastern side of the state. Here to give us an update on western soybeans is Gautam Pradhan, NDSU Research Agronomist.

Soybean aphids are on the move. But is this good or bad news? Jan Knodel, NDSU Extension Entomologist, will fill us in . 

It’s as bad as its’ name, Sudden Death Syndrome. The second most feared pathogen that attacks soybeans. Wade Webster, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist, has the facts. 

Can the benefits of cover crops outweigh any drawbacks? Marisol Berti, NDSU forage and cover crop researcher has answers.  

Pesticides are important tools for farmers but keeping up with the rules and regulations, is complex. Here to explain the pesticide program is Madeleine Smith, NDSU Extension Pesticide Specialist.