Since January of 2008, soybean rust has been reported in 15 states. Soybean rust is expected to spread northward until frost. To see the map and read additional information about soybean rust Click Here.

The University of Illinois has announced the 2009 dates and locations of their Corn and Soybean Classics. This is an educational program that provides agriculturalists the most current and timely information related to crop production and pest management. Corn & Soybean Classics Schedule 

Marketing specialists from Iowa State and the University of Missouri discuss changing marketing plans due to the recent economic downturn. Corn prices have dropped in the last week, but to put things in perspective, December corn futures are still at the highest prices every seen somewhere around 4.08. To learn more about a healthier marketing plan Click Here. 

Even if your soybeans show no sign of soybean cyst nematode (SCN) this season the disease may still exist in the field and damage next year’s crop. To learn more about the importance of scouting for SCN during the soybean growing season Click Here.

Some farmers are considering harvesting crops that have not reached full maturation as forage this year instead of selling it for grain. The major concern with this decision is the lack of significant markets and published prices. For suggestions about how buyers and sellers can agree on a price Click Here.

“the farm gate” is a weekly summary of agricultural news from Extension, government and other agricultural sources focused on marketing, farm management and other issues of interest to Corn Belt farmers and those involved in Agriculture.  (Click here to read more)

The September projection of average yields and total bushels produced for the United States declined slightly from the August projection as usual. For international import and export projections Click Here.

Some of the largest lending institutions in the U.S. are failing and the federal government is stepping in.  At this writing, some $1.1 Trillion is being proposed for the largest federal bailout of the financial industry.  But how does the credit crisis on Wall Street affect the farmer in the field?  (Click here to read more)

Dicamba-resistant soybeans, a Monsanto developed technology, is expected to roll out in 2013. This new technology means great things for weed management as well as controlling weed resistance. To learn more about dicamba-resistance testing Click Here.

Although a wet spring and dry fall could mean low yields for much of the soybean crop in Ohio, double crop and late planted soybeans got moisture at the right times and could have exceptional yields. For more information Click Here.