In the Pod: Soybean Updates

Being efficient with chemicals is cheaper and better for the environment. Our guest today is Rob Proulx, Extension Agriculture Technology Systems Specialist.

The growing conditions can be dramatically different, depending on the location. Jason Hanson, Owner of Rock & Roll Agronomy, has the story from the Ramsey county area.

Rain can mean a great deal to any crop but the timing of the rain, can be critical for the spread of white mold. Wade Webster, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist has the facts.

The recent rain and cooler weather helped to slow down some insects but they are regrouping according to Jan Knodel, NDSU Extension Entomologist.

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

Planting soybeans into green cover crops and a north central update from Chandler Gruener, NDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist.

This season’s rain, wind and varied temperatures are creating challenging conditions for farmers. Ana Carcedo, NDSU Extension Agronomist, has the latest.

Soybean farmers have some major challenges with IDC and soybean aphids. Here to guide us is Anitha Chirumamilla, NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist.

How does acidic soil affect soybeans? What are management options? Here to guide us is Victor Gomes, NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist

John Rickertsen, NDSU Hettinger Research Agronomist, has a crop update and some results from a 5-year study.

Weed control in soybeans may be even more challenging this year. This according to Jeff Stachler, NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist.

Food grade soybeans have a much different market and specialized crop insurance. Here to walk us through is Scott Sinner, Vice President of the Supply Chain for SB&B. 

How does soil sodicity/salinity affect our crops? Is it more or less challenging with Soybeans? Here to guide us is Naeem Kalwar, NDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist.

According to Laxmi Prasad (lax-shme pra-sod) NDSU Extension water engineer, a little water at the right time can go a long way.

With all of the uncertainty in the market, when do you sell your soybeans and at what price? Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension Crops Economist, adds some perspective.

Farming can require some “big picture” thinking, especially when it comes to soil health. Carlos Pires, NDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist, has some healthy information.

It’s a bit early to get into those soybean fields but is it too early to be thinking about it? According to Ana Carcedo, NDSU Extension Agronomist, now is a great time to think spring.  

There are two crush plants in North Dakota, Bill McBee, Commercial Manager with North Dakota Soybean Processors is here to talk about the plant near Casselton. Bill McBee, Commercial Manager with North Dakota Soybean Processors.

It is important to protect soybeans from various pathogens, even at the seed level. Wade Webster, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist, has some vital information.

Demand is one of the driving factors that gives value to the soybean market. We’ll learn more from Dave Ripplinger, Extension Bioproducts and Bioenergy Economist.

Where do soybean varieties and seed come from? Here in North Dakota we have Carrie Miranda, NDSU Soybean Breeder.

Keeping an eye on fertility inputs and steps to fight Iron deficiency chlorosis are covered with Brady Goettl, NDSU Soil Science Specialist.

Annual soybean survey helps sell US soybeans to other countries. The organizer behind the survey, Seth Naeve, University of Minnesota, Extension Soybean Agronomist.

Weed control in soybeans may be even more challenging this year. Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension Weeds Specialist, has the latest.

Miki Miheguli, Director of Agronomy and Research with the North Dakota Soybean Council has a look at last season.