Due to the growth in biodiesel consumption, the value of U.S. soybeans have increased by 63 cents per bushel. In this Indiana Corn and Soybean Checkoff Connection, Helena Jette, Biofuels Director for the Indiana Soybean Alliance explains how.

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Utilizing fungicide can help farmers control soybean diseases like white mold. 

In this Managing for Profit, Lynn Justesen UPL Technical Services Lead for row crops talks about how applications of a fungicide, like Zolera FX provides more robust disease control, more plant health benefits, and higher yields.

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U.S. product manager for soybean herbicides Aaron Smith says Corteva Agriscience has developed a novel herbicide solution called Enversa that will provide powerful weed control, plus excellent crop safety once registered.

He tells Brownfield Enversa will also have a wide application window and compatibility with a variety of tank mix partners.

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Go-to-market manager for large tractors and tillage equipment Ryan Jardon says John Deere has introduced autonomy prep packages to help customers take the next step.

He tells Brownfield time constraints and a lack of skilled labor are two reasons farmers might consider autonomous tractors.  

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in soybeans and the mixed finishes in corn, wheat, cattle, and hogs.

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- May corn $6.3175 down $0.0175

- May soybeans $14.195 down $0.29

- May soybean meal $438.30 down $13.30

- May soybean oil 52.17 down 247 points

- May Chicago wheat $6.62 down $0.0125

- April live cattle $162.15 down $0.15

- April lean hogs $75.75 down $0.32

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has several Rural Development Energy Programs aimed at increasing production of advanced biofuels and expanding the infrastructure for clean fuels like biodiesel derived from U.S. agricultural feedstocks.

In this episode of Fueling Conversations with Clean Fuels Alliance America, Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal discusses the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program and Advanced Biofuel Payment Program.

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at how corn finished mixed while soybeans, wheat, cattle, and hogs were lower.

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- May corn $6.335 up $0.035

- May soybeans $14.485 down $0.185

- May soybean meal $451.60 down $9.00

- May soybean oil 54.64 down 160 points

- May Chicago wheat $6.635 down $0.1975

- April live cattle $162.30 down $0.12

- April lean hogs $76.07 down $0.97

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Listen as Owen Wagner, Senior Analyst for Grains and Oilseeds at Rabo AgriFinance, discusses how utilizing sustainable aviation fuel and carbon credits can help soybean growers meet CO2 reduction goals and increase revenue.

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Farmers who use a traditional corn-soybean rotation have historically relied on residual fertility to fulfill the nutrient needs for the upcoming soybean crop. But is it enough?

In this Managing for Profit, Channel technical agronomist Derek Whalen talks about ways farmers can maximize their soybean yields.

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