Soybean bulls fought back on Friday, with futures closing 5 to 8 cents higher on the session. July was down 40 ¼ cents this week, as November fell 36 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash ...

Soybeans are similarly affected by soilborne pathogens during early development. The most frequent diseases seen during emergence include Phytophthora root and stem rot, Fusarium root rot, Rhizoctonia ...

Learn how to identify the symptoms of Pythium versus other corn and soybean seedling diseases and pests to establish the proper management plan.

Soybean seedling diseases are often difficult to diagnose in the field because symptoms can overlap with abiotic stress or insect injury. However, early identification is key to managing these issues ...

Persistent cool and wet weather across Ohio has created ideal conditions for soybean seedling diseases. As we move through the early stages of the growing season, it’s critical to scout fields for ...

US soybean exports may drop 20% if a trade deal with China is not reached. Getty Images At the same time, US soybean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade SX25 could fall as low as $9 per bushel ...

Illinois farmers expect to plant about 10.5 million acres of soybeans, an area equivalent to nearly 30% of the state’s entire land mass. China is by far the largest customer for soybean exports ...

Soybean growers lost nearly 6 million bushels to seedling diseases in 2023. Learn how to identify pythium, phytophthora and rhizoctonia to protect your crop.

When it comes to row crops in the United States, soybeans are a major player. In 2024, farmers harvested these legumes from 86.1 million acres—that’s more than the area of Indiana, Washington, and ...

As soybean growers evaluate input decisions for 2025, return on investment once again reigns supreme as a critical factor in a rollercoaster market.

The Soybean Innovation Lab addressed poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, but it was also “a huge opportunity” for U.S. growers, says Peter Goldsmith of the University of Illinois.

Retail traders now have a new way to trade derivatives on agricultural commodities. CME Group has produced a suite of "micro" contracts on grain and oilseed futures. Bite-sized options can help ...