News Archives for August 2006

Soybean checkoff survey, exhibit stress importance of low-lin soybeans

August 30, 2006

AMANA, Iowa — A recent soybean checkoff-funded study shows that four out of five consumers consider soybean products to be healthy, and more than half agree that consuming soy products can play a role in reducing obesity. To maintain that consumer confidence, however, the trans-fat issue must be resolved.

At The End Of The Growing Season, Many Farmers Are Running Out Of Moisture

August 30, 2006

It is the end of the growing season for corn and soybeans when agronomists, marketing specialists, and traders look at the condition of the crop and convert that into potential yield.

Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter

August 29, 2006

Here’s the latest issue from OSU.

For the record, corn yields could challenge highs

August 29, 2006

If Ohio’s corn crop stays on track with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s predictions, then farmers could be looking at a record yield.

Farm Progress Show in Iowa

August 29, 2006

The 53rd Farm Progress Show kicks off Tuesday in Iowa’s historic Amana Colonies.

Fall Harvest Just Around the Corner in Illinois

August 29, 2006

Producers across the state began preparing equipment for harvest this past week. Precipitation was slightly below average, while temperatures were slightly above average.

Alaska photos updated

August 29, 2006

A Big Thank You to those who submitted pictures from their Alaskan Cruise!

UNL Crop Watch

August 28, 2006

Dear CropWatch Subscribers: The August 25 CropWatch has been posted to the Web.

U of I Extension Update

August 28, 2006

Extension Update is a weekly summary of news from Extension, government, and other attributable sources, focused on marketing, farm management, and other issues that are of interest to Midwestern farm owners and operators.

New Rationale for N Use in Corn

August 28, 2006

A new publication is available that explores a recently developed regional Corn Belt approach to nitrogen (N) rate guidelines.

Check Cornfields Now For Signs of Stalk Rot

August 28, 2006

Although late summer rains have reduced the risk of stalk rot in much of Iowa this year, cornfields that experienced stress around pollination time need to be checked now for stalk strength.

Bean Pod Mottle Virus Is Back

August 28, 2006

Bean leaf beetles returned to Iowa fields with revenge this year. Based on observations from agronomists across the state, this year Iowa seems to have the highest level of this insect pest since 2002.

JDPF Crop Tour sees Iowa corn crop steady, smaller Minnesota corn crop

August 28, 2006

The John Deere Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour wrapped up Thursday night, as crop scouts from the tour’s eastern and western legs linked-up in Owatonna, Minnesota.

Soybean Checkoff Offers Soybean Disease Management Guide

August 24, 2006

A new 16-page pocket field guide for soybean diseases is available to growers from the soybean checkoff and the United Soybean Board.

JDPF Midwest Crop Tour sees less Illinois corn than USDA

August 24, 2006

The John Deere Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour issued its corn yield estimate and average soybean pod total for Illinois Wednesday night.

Sticky Trap Preliminary Results

August 24, 2006

This summer, Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters across the Corn Belt participated in Monsanto’s sticky trap monitoring program to help growers in 11 Midwestern states monitor and better manage corn rootworms.

MSU Field Crop CAT Alert

August 24, 2006

A new issue of Michigan State University’s Field Crop CAT Alert has been posted.

Ohio C.O.R.N. Newsletter

August 23, 2006

This is the new issue from the Ohio State University.

Stalk Rot Development

August 23, 2006

Stalk rot development is a complex problem. Although the pathogens may be present, healthy corn plants can resist infection and spread of the disease for much of the growing season.

Wisconsin Crop Report: Most Crops Still Ahead of Last Year’s Progress

August 23, 2006

The past week once again provided some much-needed rain in areas of northern and western Wisconsin. The state’s agriculture department stated in its weekly crop/weather summary on Monday that soil moisture conditions are now at seven percent very short, 28 percent short, 64 percent adequate, and one percent surplus.