It's the biggest threat to the Arkansas soybean crop in years. Arkansas has about 2.9 million acres of soybeans. Left untreated, the disease can defoliate a crop in three weeks, causing a 50 percent or more yield loss. Monfort said farmers should scout their fields and report any suspicious disease to their county agent, who'll help them make an identification and provide recommendations. For soybean growers in the extreme southwestern part of Arkansas--from the Texas, Oklahoma and...

Export revenue from agriculture biotechnology has grown to $11. The USDA report said, the continuing legal issues pertaining to the pricing of Bt cotton seed are likely to be detrimental to technology transfer and foreign direct investment in India s biotechnology sector. The report, titled India biotechnology and prepared by Santosh Kumar Singh, claimed Bt cotton coverage has surged over the past five years to cover 70% of total cotton area in 2007. Commenting on import policy, USDA said...

Brush slices of sourdough bread with olive oil and grill (about two minutes per side) to serve alongside. Stir soy sauce and brown sugar in pie dish until sugar dissolves. Note: All information on this site is subject to change; all details must be directly confirmed with service establishments. Grill tuna to desired doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Using mortar and pestle or spice mill, coarsely grind peppercorns. Dip both sides of tuna steaks in soy mixture. Sprinkle...

Because the corn is pollinating and the soybeans are starting to set pods, Folkerts said the recent rain should help both crops get through what is an important time in terms of yields. Daubendiek said while the unirrigated cropland around Beatrice needs rain, he thought it was still too early to be concerned about the effects the dry conditions will have on crop yields. Daubendiek remained optimistic about this year's crops and said, at least where he lives, 2007 should prove to be an...

Soy isoflavones may prevent prostate cancer Foodconsumer.org. Soy isoflavones may prevent prostate cancer Foodconsumer.org. Men consuming high levels of soy products rich in isoflavones might be able to drastically reduce risk of prostate cancer, according to a Japanese study appearing in the August 2007 issue of Journal of Nutrition, a publication of American Society for Nutrition. Men consuming high levels of soy products rich in isoflavones might be able to drastically reduce risk of...

Asian soybean rust is a serious disease of soybeans caused by the fungus Phakopsora pachyrhizi. In 2007, rust has been reported in five counties in Alabama (one soybean), 10 counties in Florida (one soybean), five counties in Georgia (all kudzu), five parishes in Louisiana (five soybean), one county in Mississippi (kudzu), and seven counties in Texas (six soybean) A hard freeze next winter will kill the spores and eliminate the chance of having the same problem in the 2008 crop, Biles...

Since the release of the USDA's acreage reduction for soybeans the soybean market surged higher to new contract highs until last week. Malaysian crude palm oil futures closed 1 percent lower on Monday, dragged down by lower prices of rival soybean oil and declining exports. Reproduction or rebroadcast of any portion of this information is strictly prohibited without the written permission of the Linn group, inc. the information reflected herein is derived from sources believed to be...

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Brazil's real, which is near its strongest since September 2000, has gained 15 percent against the dollar this year, making exports from Latin America's biggest economy less competitive. Still, Pan said planting intentions were uncertain and acreage would depend on soybean prices and the local currency. Soybeans and corn gained in Chicago yesterday after the government reported that crop conditions unexpectedly declined for a third week in the U. A futures contract is an obligation to buy...