Soybeans /tags/soybeans Soybeans en-US Copyright © 2024 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:13:39 GMT Missouri soybean research project shuts down as Trump cuts off funding /health-science-environment/2025-02-11/missouri-soybean-research-project-shuts-down-trump-cuts-funding The University of Missouri has been involved in the Soybean Innovation Lab since 2013. Researchers have been trying to help Missouri farmers combat a disease that can decimate soybean crops. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:13:39 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-02-11/missouri-soybean-research-project-shuts-down-trump-cuts-funding Jazmyne Martinez Farmers are making less money this year, which could have larger economic consequences /economy-business/2024-10-07/midwest-farm-crop-prices-income-drops-economy Crop prices have returned to more normal levels this year — down from record highs. As farmers expect less income this year, that's likely to send ripples through the larger agricultural economy. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-10-07/midwest-farm-crop-prices-income-drops-economy Will Bauer Hot, muggy weather in southwest Illinois ties heat record. ‘Corn sweat’ isn’t helping /news-briefs/2024-08-29/hot-muggy-weather-southwest-illinois-ties-heat-record-corn-sweat Humidity can bring the heat index up significantly, and “corn sweat” only adds to the moisture in the air. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:12:12 GMT /news-briefs/2024-08-29/hot-muggy-weather-southwest-illinois-ties-heat-record-corn-sweat Meredith Howard Recent rain has eased droughts in Missouri and Illinois. But the states remain dry /health-science-environment/2023-08-11/recent-rain-has-eased-droughts-in-missouri-and-illinois-but-the-states-remain-dry The corn and soybean crops in Missouri and Illinois are in better condition because of the recent rain, meaning it didn’t come too late in the growing season to make a difference. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-08-11/recent-rain-has-eased-droughts-in-missouri-and-illinois-but-the-states-remain-dry Eric Schmid Storing grain at elevators and co-ops is pricier than ever — leaving managers to worry /economy-business/2023-07-03/storing-grain-at-elevators-and-co-ops-is-pricier-than-ever-leaving-managers-to-worry Growing interest rates, high crop prices and rising transportation costs are making it more expensive to store grain — a critical step for many farmers. Economists and grain merchandisers say the market conditions leave them and farmers in an awkward place. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 10:00:35 GMT /economy-business/2023-07-03/storing-grain-at-elevators-and-co-ops-is-pricier-than-ever-leaving-managers-to-worry Will Bauer Russian invasion of Ukraine has farmers paying a lot more for fertilizer /government-politics-issues/2022-03-14/russian-invasion-of-ukraine-has-farmers-paying-a-lot-more-for-fertilizer Russia is a big exporter of fertilizer and its raw ingredients, and without them on the market, Midwestern farmers are reeling. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:18:28 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-03-14/russian-invasion-of-ukraine-has-farmers-paying-a-lot-more-for-fertilizer Jonathan Ahl Midwest farmers are struggling with higher fertilizer prices /economy-business/2022-02-11/midwest-farmers-are-struggling-with-higher-fertilizer-prices The fertilizer applied to corn, soybean and hay fields costs up to twice as much as a year ago, and that's creating uncertainty as farmers approach planting season. Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:55:20 GMT /economy-business/2022-02-11/midwest-farmers-are-struggling-with-higher-fertilizer-prices Jonathan Ahl The Versatile Soybean. A Good Source For Protein, Fuel And Soon ... Golf Balls /health-science-environment/2021-09-27/the-versatile-soybean-a-good-source-for-protein-fuel-and-soon-golfballs The Missouri Soybean Association is funding the effort at Pittsburg State University in Kansas. Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:19:25 GMT /health-science-environment/2021-09-27/the-versatile-soybean-a-good-source-for-protein-fuel-and-soon-golfballs Jonathan Ahl Changing The Rock Dust Applied To Farm Fields Could Help Reduce Carbon Emissions /health-science-environment/2021-09-02/changing-the-rock-dust-applied-to-farm-fields-could-help-reduce-carbon-emissions Replacing limestone with basalt rock could lead to healthier soil and better harvests and reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:22:22 GMT /health-science-environment/2021-09-02/changing-the-rock-dust-applied-to-farm-fields-could-help-reduce-carbon-emissions Jonathan Ahl Missouri Looks To Southeast Asia To Increase Ag Exports /economy-business/2021-05-17/missouri-looks-to-southeast-asia-to-increase-ag-exports Corn, soybeans, livestock, lumber and wines are all among the products the state is marketing to southeast Asian countries. Mon, 17 May 2021 10:24:04 GMT /economy-business/2021-05-17/missouri-looks-to-southeast-asia-to-increase-ag-exports Jonathan Ahl