Industry News | 01-20-2025

Survey Results Show Continued Spread of Soybean Cyst Nematodes
Soybean cyst nematodes have been present in every Iowa county since 2017 and new survey results show the costly crop pests continue to spread to more counties across the country and in Canada.
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Farmers Consider Less Crop Insurance Coverage
A farm business management instructor says some farmers are considering cuts to crop insurance; partly a reflection of very tight margins.
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Get the Most Bang for Your Fertilizer Buck
With these eight tips, you can make smarter decisions when it comes to fertilizer, ensuring your crops get the nutrients they need without overspending.
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Illinois Awarded $10 Million Grant to Study Crops for Sustainable Jet Fuel
U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth announced that the U.S. Department of Energy's Bioenergy Technologies Office is awarding the University of Illinois $10 million in federal funding.
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Be on Lookout for Stink Bugs in Soybean in 2025
Missouri soybean farmers should be on the lookout for several species of stink bugs in 2025, says University of Missouri Extension state crops entomologist Ivair Valmorbida.
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