Purdue Acquires Soybean Germplasm with Unique Yield Traits
Purdue’s Department of Agronomy has acquired the KenAvis soybean germplasm collection, a rare reservoir of underexploited genetic diversity, from Purdue alumnus Bob Taylor. The collection includes soybean lines with at least 20 distinct traits that Purdue will use and license for research, breeding and new varieties.
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Rethinking Grain Bin Safety
After a grain bin accident took his father’s life, Cory Ritter reflects on the dangers of farming and the importance of safety. Learn how he’s changed his operation since the accident to improve safety.
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Researchers Develop Greener, Stickier Pesticide Formula
A water-based formulation developed at the University of Waterloo in Ontario using nanotechnology is being found to be both greener and more effective than conventional methods for delivering agricultural pesticides.
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Auburn Weed Scientists Outline 2026 Dicamba Requirements
With reinstatement underway, it’s important to understand how dicamba works. Dicamba is a systemic herbicide that interferes with a plant’s growth process. As a result, it is effective at controlling aggressive broadleaf weeds, like pigweed, in cotton and soybeans. David Russell, associate professor and specialist with Alabama Extension at Auburn University, encouraged farmers to participate in trainings and use available information. These resources can help farmers make the best use of the new products.
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K-State Leads International Collaboration for Next-Gen Global Agriculture Solutions
Kansas State University researchers are leading an international project to ensure soybean farmers know when their crops are at risk of falling without having to examine their fields plant by plant.
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