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All Eyes on Frogeye
July 26, 2011 9:31 am | 0 comments
Frogeye leaf spot (Cercospora sojina), a once-obscure foliar disease, has become recognized as a serious threat to soybean yield in the Midwest and South. Adding to the disease’s notoriety, the University of Illinois recently discovered that some...
 
Many Irons in the Fire: 2011 STC Projects
April 13, 2011 12:35 pm | 0 comments
For farming to remain profitable, it is not enough to increase supply and demand. We must also increase connectivity between the two. That connectivity is our nation’s transportation infrastructure. There is a growing realization among farmers of...
 
Resistant Weeds Draw Congressional Attention
February 1, 2011 11:37 am | 0 comments
Will the federal government take steps to regulate farmers’ use of biotechnology and herbicides? That seemed the intent of Dennis J. Kuchinich, Ohio Congressman and Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Domestic Policy and Governmental Reform, in...
 
RFS2 Provides Stability for Biodiesel’s Future
January 18, 2011 4:30 pm | 0 comments
The expiration of the biodiesel tax credit at the beginning of 2010 has created a rocky year for some biodiesel plants running at minimal capacity or closing completely. However, industry experts and advocates are optimistic the situation will...
 
Port Projects: Infrastructure Improves Bottom Line
December 14, 2010 4:40 pm | 0 comments
Three port projects in the United States will undoubtedly benefit U.S. farmers. Although these projects, located on the Gulf at the Port of New Orleans and on the West Coast, seem very far away, the impact could soon be felt in the Midwest. Here’s...
 
Promoting Preference for U.S. Soybeans in China
September 22, 2010 12:03 pm | 0 comments
Chinese demand for Iowa and U.S. soybeans will only increase in the months and years to come. As 1.3 billion people with increasing incomes want more meat in their diets, that equals more demand for soybeans. The Chinese government is beginning to...
 
Sherwin-Williams Goes Green with U.S. Soy
August 9, 2010 9:51 am | 0 comments
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 to...
 
Midwest Perspective
June 8, 2010 7:14 pm | 0 comments
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...
 
Soy Checkoff Farmer-Leaders Strive to Keep U.S. Competitive
June 8, 2010 7:11 pm | 0 comments
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...
 
Wright: Tips for higher soybean yields
April 27, 2010 2:51 pm | 0 comments
[caption id="attachment_157" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Director of Research, Iowa Soybean Association"][/caption] Producing high yielding soybeans takes teamwork. The right genetics, a blessing from Mother Nature and the right...