All Posts by Debra Levey Larson

Agronomy: Soybean Stocks Estimate to be Overshadowed by Planting Intentions?

April 17, 2015

Planting Strategies

URBANA, Ill. – The USDA’s estimate of Dec. 1, 2014, stocks of U.S. soybeans was surprisingly small, according to University of Illinois agricultural economist Darrel Good.

Agronomy: Cover Crops Can Sequester Soil Organic Carbon

December 11, 2014

Sustainability Practices

A 12-year University of Illinois study shows that, although the use of cover crops does not improve crop yields, the practice does increase the amount of sequestered soil organic carbon using three different soil management systems.

Disease Management: Research: Climate Change Fosters Charcoal Rot

July 13, 2014

Disease Management

With over 100 diseases that can attack soybean crops, why would charcoal rot rise to the top of the most wanted list?

Agronomy: How Many Acres of Soybeans are Needed?

April 23, 2014

In-Season Agronomy

URBANA, Ill. – The USDA’s survey of U.S. crop producers last month revealed intentions to plant 81.493 million acres of soybeans this year.