SRIN: New Biotechnology Rules Will Bring Better Soybeans, Faster
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has completely overhauled the process used to regulate new genetic material, noting it will “reduce regulatory burden for [...]
Understanding Crop Insurance and Grain Marketing
The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation is a risk management tool used to mitigate financial losses to U.S. farmers. In 1996, the Risk Management Agency [...]
All You Need to Know About Carbon Markets
Since joining ISA as the Director of Conservation Agriculture in January, one area in particular of my responsibilities has been extremely active. The carbon [...]
Key Considerations: Implementing AgTech On Your Farm
Transitioning to agtech on the farm continues to be a significant change. Farmers are now expected to do more - they must know the [...]
Risks and Rewards of Planting Soybean Early
Farming is a business that is built on supply, demand, biology, and the environment. It is the greater understanding of these factors that influence [...]
Do Not Lead with the Big Guns
Weed management is more than just selecting a post applied herbicide trait in your soybeans and waiting to spray when weeds emerge. Over the [...]
Retirement Plans for Farm Operators
While 2020 was a challenging year in many ways, farm incomes were relatively strong in parts of the Midwest. These income levels often give [...]
What to do while we wait for the Elusive ‘Silver Bullet,’ Recap of Summit Breakout
During the Soybean Summit session on February 24, I had the opportunity to learn from Dr. Bernards with the Western Illinois University School of [...]
Understanding the Critical Factors That Influence Soybean Yield
Over the last several years, multiple factors have been studied that need to be considered to maximize soybean yields. One thing that we know [...]
Insect Management: What did we learn in 2020, Recap of Summit Breakout
During the second session of Soybean Summit on February 17, I had the opportunity to learn from Dr. Nick Seiter, who presented “Insect Management: [...]
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