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Arkansas Soybean Researchers Breed for ‘Plasticity’ in Various Environments
Development of drought-tolerant soybean varieties will increase sustainability and economics of production, but current research indicates these varieties may perform poorly in the absence of drought. Larry Purcell has his sights set on what he considers an ideal genotype — soybean varieties that can grow well in both dry and water-rich environments.
Oklahoma Pecans: Managing Sting Bugs and Leaffooted Bugs
As the pecan season starts to wind down, shuck-split and harvest is starting to take place in earlier maturing cultivars. A hot summer with lack of moisture has played havoc on this seasons’ crop development, especially in native groves. While pecan weevil emergence has been light in most areas, as harvest approaches growers must still be on the lookout for stink bug and leaffooted bug activity. Stink bug and Leaf-footed bugs are a potential problem late in the season.
Ag Trade: “Mixed Rhetoric” Surrounds Renewal of Black Sea Grain Deal
Dow Jones writer Will Horner reported yesterday that, “The future of the Black Sea grains deal is shaping up to be agricultural markets’ key concern this week, while weather for South American farmers and macroeconomic developments such as economic data and central bank meetings will also be in focus. “The grain deal, which saw Russia and Ukraine agree to allow shipments of grain to leave Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, was hailed as a breakthrough for easing soaring grain prices.
Kansas: 3 Free Upcoming Workshops to Outline Pesticide Safety Procedures for Ag Workers
Kansas State University officials have announced a series of free workshops to provide training that will reduce the risk of illness or injury to agriculture workers who are exposed to pesticides while on the job. Cal Jamerson, a K-State Research and Extension produce safety extension associate based in Olathe, said training is available in Manhattan, Olathe and Wichita in early December for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Worker Protection Standard pesticide safety training sessions.
Ohio Soybeans: Fall Is the Best Time to Sample for SCN
Soybean cyst nematode on soybean roots. Arrows point to cysts (swollen female nematodes filled with eggs). Photo: University of Minnesota Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) remains the most economically damaging soybean pathogen in North America. If SCN levels are above damage threshold, significant yield reduction can often take place without visible symptoms. To know if the nematode is present in a field, soil sample for SCN testing must be properly collected.
USDA: Weekly National Peanut Prices
The following prices are effective from Wednesday 10/26/2022 at 12:01 am Eastern Time until midnight Tuesday 11/01/2022. The next announcement is scheduled for Tuesday 11/01/2022 at 3:00 pm Eastern Time. * $424.68 per ton for Runner peanuts * $413.41 per ton for Spanish peanuts * $428.31 per ton for Valencia peanuts * $428.31 per ton for Virginia peanuts These NPP are based on the loan rates for 2022-crop peanuts announced on July 6, 2022.
Cleveland on Cotton: Slow, Long-Term Climb Ahead
It is always the darkest before the dawn. Old crop cotton futures are working overtime to establish the 77-78 cent area as the price bottom. This week’s trading pushed prices down to an 18-month low as technical fund traders dumped volume after volume of sell orders every day. They pushed prices down for seven consecutive days before letting the market come up for air.
Mississippi River Barge Traffic “Continued to Struggle,” as “Active and Intensive” Discussions Occur on Black Sea Export Deal
Cameron McWhirter reported in Saturday’s Wall Street Journal that, “Barge traffic continued to struggle along the Mississippi River and its tributaries as low water caused boats and barges to run aground on sandbars up and down the river system. Areas near Memphis and other cities saw record-low river levels this week.
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