Articles
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Soil Sampling: A Little Investment for a Lot of Information
Fall is the ideal time for Mississippi soybean farmers to test their soil. Below, MSU research specialist Bobby Golden, Ph.D., explains why soil testing is so important for farmer success and how it can help farmers prepare for next year’s growing season.
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Phosphorus Fertility and Sudden Death Syndrome
Results from Kansas research suggest that maintaining an optimum level of soil P may be another tool to decrease the effect of SDS in the Midsouth.
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Thinking Ahead: Test Soil Now, Benefit Later
Tests provide useful information to maximize yield
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New Tool for Identifying and Managing Soybean Diseases
Dr. Heather Kelly of the UT Dept. of Entomology and Plant Pathology has designed a mobile-friendly guide for soybean disease identification and management options.
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Plant Management Network Resources
Short-term open access to Plant Management Network resources is presented.
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Post-Harvest Activities to Consider
Soybean harvest is well under way, or for many producers, is nearing completion. Thus, now is a good time to consider the activities that should be on your list of things to do in preparation for next year's crop.
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News and Resources from MSU Ag. Econ.
MSU Ag. Econ. Dept. has announced the 2016 Agricultural Financial Professionals Annual Conference that will focus on risk management and cost efficiency for the 2017 crop season. Also, a report entitled "Farm Revenues and Profitability for Mississippi Row Crop Producers: 2016" has been compiled. This report provides the latest information on estimated profitability from most row crops grown throughout the state.
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An Early-Planted Soybean Advantage??
As you know, it is touted that early planting of soybean varieties that will mature from late July through mid-August is an effective management tool for avoiding these usual late-season infestations of insects.
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Accessing Companies' Soybean Variety Trait Data
For soybean varieties available from private seed companies, knowledge about varietal traits in addition to those listed in individual states' official variety trials is often available, and often can be found on each company's website.