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Soybean cyst nematode resistance an ongoing challenge

Soybean cyst nematode resistance is an ongoing challenge for farmers. Iowa State University professor Greg Tylka says two decades of heavy use of PI88788 soybean varieties built up resistant SCN populations, so more growers are turning to Peking varieties. “We see sometimes 20 bushel...

Fall tillage a challenge for many

An agronomist says the dry field conditions have made it difficult to take care of fall tillage. Rodney Erdman with Pioneer works with farmers in Wisconsin.  He tells Brownfield the wet start and dry finish to the 2024 growing season has made the soil...

K-State entomologist says corn leafhoppers could present a challenge for growers

A Kansas State University entomologist says recent scouting efforts have confirmed the prevalence of corn leafhoppers in Kansas. Anthony Zucoff tells Brownfield the insect can spread corn stunt disease. “It’s important to know that the leafhoppers themselves need to feed on an infected plants...

USDA confident in challenge to Mexico’s GM corn ban

USDA is keeping a close eye on Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn imports. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor says she expects a panel decision in favor of U.S. corn producers later this year. “We’re confident in the arguments...

Low prices and high input costs challenge SD farmer

A farmer in eastern South Dakota says it’s going to be tough to make money with the corn crop this year unless commodity prices get a boost. Scott VanderWal tells Brownfield “we’re quite a ways short of breakeven right now where the market is,...
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