Laura Temple
Contributing Editor
USSOY.org
Articles by Laura
Family farms
Farmers Find Innovative Ways to Share Their Stories
As consumers move further from today’s technologically advanced farms, U.S. farmers have found innovative ways to share their stories and connect with their customers. Many…
Continuous Improvement
2020 Ground Work: Winter Farm Work
U.S. farmers typically harvest most of their soybeans between September and November. Planting doesn’t begin until about April or May. But the winter months in…
Health
Debunking Soy Consumption Myths
Soybeans deliver complete protein along with vitamins, minerals, healthy fatty acids and fiber. But conflicting research has created uncertainty about consuming soy. A research summary…
Water
Irrigation Innovation — Emerging Technologies can Improve Water Use Efficiency
Crops are thirsty. They use water to take in nutrients and facilitate processes to grow, flower and yield. And they are finicky. Each crop demands…
Precision Agriculture
Precision Technology Advances Soy Sustainability
In any production system, precision leads to efficiency and quality. For soybean production, precision also leads to sustainability. “We strive for every drop of water…
Energy
Soy Sustainability: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Both modern industrial activities and natural systems release greenhouse gases (GHG) into the atmosphere. Through efficiency gains and improved soil management practices, farmers play a…