Do Fungicides Improve Soybean Profits?
Illinois Research Says No, but Long-Term Iowa Study Shows They Can
If you choose to use fungicides as part of your soybean management strategy this season, there’s a good chance you will see an economic return. That’s what results from about 250 field-sized, replicated strip trials conducted over the last four years by farmers participating in Iowa Soybean Association On-Farm Network™ fungicide studies show.

Weed Management or Weed Control?
Your Answer May Make all the Difference to Yield
Do you control or manage weeds in your soybeans? Weed specialists say your answer determines whether or not you are truly maximizing your yield potential. “Growers often mistake weed control for weed management,” says Mike Owen, Iowa State University agronomy professor and Extension weed specialist.

Bean Leaf Beetle Battle
Time scouting can prevent yield loss, reduce viral diseases.

Moving Forward on Environmental Research and Resources
‘Environmental Footprint’ of Soy Available Soon
Dr. Douglas B. Johnson of Environmental Intelligence Inc. has drafted a research paper on the environmental footprint of soy, “Shrinking the Soy Industry Ecological Footprint.” Scientists, policymakers and managers around the world have tinkered with the concept of ecological footprint, and matured it into an assessment methodology that renders quantifiable, aggregated measures of environmental performance.

Biodiesel Continues to be Large Player in Renewable Fuels Initiative
With an estimated 450 million gallons of biodiesel produced in the U.S. last year, biodiesel has an opportunity to play a major role in helping to reduce dependency on foreign oil, improve the environment and strengthen the economy. As a leader in the biodiesel industry, Iowa alone has the capability to produce 317.5 million gallons each year.

USB, ASA Partner with Researchers to Crack Genome Code
Researchers predict entire soybean germplasm collection will be analyzed in three years.

Row By Row
Weed Management Matters in Soybeans.