Soybeans

The Illinois Soybean Association’s agronomy team is spending the dog days of summer scouting for problems in fields that have, could or will impact plants.

The DEKALB and Asgrow seed brands are launching 43 new products for 2026 that provide exclusive genetics and advanced trait protection to help farmers maximize performance in their fields.

Drone technology offers a fast, reliable way to assess crop stands — one of the most important factors influencing yield potential, according to Pioneer District Sales Manager Jesse Moch.

Incorporating cover crops into their regenerative farming system has been a learning process for the Riskedal family this spring.

Of the two predominant sources of resistance for soybean cyst nematode, PI 88788 is used in over 90% of the commercial soybean varieties today. However, as with most products used to control insects or diseases over time, those same pests develop resistance.

With just a couple months left until harvest, fields across the region are in the height of growing season.

All of my crops look very good considering the lack of measurable rainfall.

Drones can now detect subtle soybean canopy damage from dicamba at one ten-thousandth of the herbicide’s label rate — simulating vapor drift — eight days after application.

With recent wildfires in the western United States and Canada, smoke has made its way to the Midwest. It particularly may affect already vulnerable crops.

All the feed for the University of Illinois farms — including poultry, beef, dairy and swine — are formulated at the Feed Technology Center.

William Henert spends a significant amount of his time during this period of the growing season spraying crop protection products on the corn, soybean and seed corn crops on the northern Illinois farm.

Good farm management is a multi-year process.

With 2025 half gone, the cautious American ag economy, like the slowing U.S. economy, now tiptoes into its second half.

A young family from California recently stopped at the Ropp Jersey Cheese store where they shared some of their common along with unique experiences with Ken Ropp.

Dan Parker and family had a full schedule since AgriNews’ last visit in late May, including the FFA convention and the opening of fair season.

With data from the recent survey-based acreage and grain stocks reports, the U.S. Department of Agriculture lowered new corn and soybean production estimates in its supply and demand estimates report.

At a glance, the July agricultural supply and demand estimates report looked positive for the market with lower than expected ending stocks, but the trade thought otherwise.

Illinois Farm Bureau is hosting Nutrient Stewardship Field Days this summer for farmers and industry partners to collaborate and discuss ongoing research and innovative approaches to nutrient stewardship.

“I” state farmers switched to more corn and less soybean planted acres, the U.S. Department of Agriculture found in its June planted acres survey.

An end of the third quarter snapshot of grain stocks were rolled out by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

A pair of crop reports fell primarily in line with trade expectations as the market turned its focus toward weather in the last quarter of the marketing year.

Budget reconciliation legislation that includes farm safety net enhancements, higher reference prices and biofuel tax credits was approved by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump.

Agriculture leaders voiced support for the massive spending and tax package bill that includes significant new farm program funding.

Corn and soybean crops are in the ground and now must deal with a host of threats, including disease pressure.

GDM, a global plant genetics company committed to empowering farmers and advancing global agriculture, announced an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in AgReliant Genetics, a leading North American provider of corn and soybean seeds.

Understanding the environment of a field can help farmers choose the best soybean variety, as well as make management decisions.

The United States has the ability to produce nearly everything on grocery store shelves. That’s pretty remarkable.

Government, of course, has dozens of ways to indirectly impact ag markets.

Corn Belt agricultural conditions ranged from weak to slightly favorable in the latest Federal Reserve’s Beige Book.

Recognizing the hardships many communities are facing, Illinois Milk Producers Association donated 24,000 pounds of milk, including lactose-free, between three local food banks.

Effective grain management is key to overcoming summer challenges, helping farmers preserve grain quality while giving them the flexibility to sell when market conditions are most favorable.

A proposed rule to establish required Renewable Fuel Standard volumes and percentage standards for 2026 and 2027 was announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

June is the beginning of grilling season and that’s been great for beef demand. If more of you would try lamb chops or lamb kabobs on the grill maybe we could see similar results in the lamb market.

Swartz Farms is transitioning into summer mode after a timely planting season.

The recently released MAHA report was the work product of the commission established by President Donald Trump’s executive order to “Make America Healthy Again.”

The Jersey cows are lined up waiting their turn for the afternoon milking as Ken Ropp and Brett Yoder readied the parlor equipment.

Our independent cattle and sheep industries have been steaming along through history as if they were without a strategic vision — rudderless and directionless.

Purdue University’s Department of Botany and Plant Pathology will host Weed Science Field Day on June 26 at the Throckmorton Purdue Agricultural Center.

The Illinois Soybean Association seeks qualified candidates to fill board seats representing six districts that are up for election in 2025.

Ninety-nine people from 19 countries graduated from the Soybean Oil Masters program this year, an event designed by the U.S. Soybean Export Council and the Indiana Soybean Alliance.

For U.S. farmers and ranchers, May 22 was right out of a Dickens novel: It was the best of days and the worst of days.

Clean Fuels Alliance America hosted biodiesel farm-to-tank media events.

Opportunities and market diversity for soybean farmers were on full display during a recent tour of the Incobrasa Industries.

Incobrasa processes an average of 120,000 bushels of soybeans per day, utilizing soybeans from within about a 50-mile radius of the plant.

It took just short of four weeks for Dan Parker to finally get the last seed in the ground.

June agricultural supply and demand reports are typically focused more on old crop demand adjustments and that was the case in the June 12 estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Increases in corn and wheat exports lowered ending stocks, while the soybean domestic balance sheet was unchanged in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s supply and demand estimates report.

Delegates wrote history at the 97th Illinois FFA State Convention with the vote to add a sentinel to the FFA officer team that now includes six members.

Clay Geyer is balancing working on the farm, promoting corn-husking competitions and much more this summer.

It has been almost a month since we finished planting corn and soybeans, and now we are praying for a measurable rainfall and sunny days to stimulate growth.