In the Pod: Soybean Updates

There are bad and good bacteria in a farmer’s field. Barney Geddes, NDSU Microbiological Sciences, Assistant Professor, is recruiting the good guys.

Ana Carcedo, NDSU Extension Agronomist, has a look into the extended forecast and the ups and downs of potentially planting early.

AI can help to determine the optimal production practice for a field. Working with AI is Shawn Conley, Soybean and Small Grain Specialist with the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

With soybean, finding the optimum phosphorus level can be challenging. Lindsay Malone, NDSU Assistant Professor in Conservation Agronomy, is conducting a phosphorus study. 

The war in Iran may be far away but it could have a major impact on this year’s planting season. Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension Crops Economist, has the latest developments. 

Before planting soybeans it’s a good idea to get a jump on some of those nasty pathogens. So today, we’re talking about seed treatment, with Wade Webster, NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist.

Weed control in soybean may be a bit easier this year because of a dicamba label release. Joe Ikley, NDSU Extension Weeds Specialist has the details.

2026 is showing low returns for some of the major crops. Here to walk us through the budget projection is Ron Haugen, NDSU Farm Management Specialist.

The North Dakota Soybean Council is exploring other markets and connecting with people, in order to open more trade doors. Evan Montgomery, Vice Chairman of the North Dakota Soybean Council, recently traveled to Thailand and Vietnam. 

How important is inoculating soybeans? Victor Gomes, NDSU Extension Cropping Systems Specialist, has the research.