Providing environmentally responsive options to consumers has been a goal of Sherwin-Williams. The company proves to be one of the biggest global leaders in the manufacture, development, distribution, and sale of coatings and related products …

Glyphosate-Resistant Weeds Require Attention
Whether you have experienced any weed resistance to glyphosate herbicide treatments or not, weed specialists suggest soybean farmers consider spending a little more time on management in 2010.  Both marestail and waterhemp …

Brazil and Panama Highlight Importance of Transportation
By Mike Steenhoek
On March 12-24, the Soy Transportation Coalition (STC) joined the United Soybean Board in sponsoring Top Producer magazine’s 2010 “Frontier Tour” to Panama and Brazil.  The focus of …

U.S. Farmers Review Changes in Panama Canal and Brazilian Efforts on Transportation

A soybean checkoff-funded delegation of U.S. soybean farmers recently evaluated changes being made to the Central and South American transportation system that may …

When you take a look at the numbers, it’s hard not to be excited about the prospects for future soy demand.  Global population and income are projected to rise in the next few decades.  That …

Producing high yielding soybeans takes teamwork. The right genetics, a blessing from Mother Nature and the right management decisions by you make a profitable and unbeatable team.  Although it’s difficult to predict what curves Mother …

Successful spring planting will likely take patience and planning
By LeAnn Strother
With memories of the last fall’s difficult harvest still all too vivid for farmers, this winter has presented its own challenges. And now, according to …

By LeAnn Strother
As farmers prepare for another growing season, it’s not too early to think about managing soybean cyst nematodes (SCN), the leading cause of soybean yield loss in North America.
One thing that can be …

A crop consultant can provide valuable assistance

By LeAnn Strother

Production agriculture is rapidly changing and those who do not successfully meet the challenges that come with change won’t survive. Rising input costs, escalating land …

Easter is right around the corner!  And from my perspective, spring can’t come fast enough. With thoughts of warm breezes and spring flowers, we start changing our meals patterns from hearty soups and stews to …