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JANUARY 2009

Water quality is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our day. As such, soybean farmers are supporting efforts to ensure our nation has healthy water – for the environment and for us.

 
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Climate Change Controversy: Volatile Growing Conditions
are Focus of Midwest Farmers and Researchers

When the cold wind whips snow into frosty peaks and icicles glint in the sun, the last thing on our minds is global warming. Most of us have heard enough conflicting information about climate change, we don’t know what to believe. Sometimes it’s easier to tune it out.

Around the World on Biodiesel
More than a decade after Bryan Peterson’s amazing Sunrider expedition, the story of the voyage continues to inspire thousands. Long after the trip, the biodiesel journey lives on.

Earthrace Eco-Boat Smashes Round-the-World Speed Record by Nearly 14 Days
Earthrace, the world’s fastest eco-boat, has smashed the world speed record for a powerboat to circumnavigate the globe, completing the journey in 60 days, 23 hours, 49 minutes – knocking almost 14 days off the previous record.

U.S. Soybean Farmers Respond to Demand

As we approach the end of the fourth-largest soybean harvest on record, the United Soybean Board (USB) and soybean checkoff point out the role U.S. soybean farmers play in feeding and fueling this country and the world.

Fungicide, Insecticide: Both Profitable in On-Farm Test
Lee Coburn wasn’t sure what to expect when he agreed to devote part of his soybean acres to a replicated strip trial study of the effectiveness of fungicides and insecticides, but he was pleased with the final result.

Row By Row

To Till or Not To Till


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