Keep the Stubble
No-till, an important sustainability practice for U.S. soybean farmers, just took its turn in the spotlight. During a special month-long campaign called “No Tillage November,”…
Development Stages of a Soybean
Understanding and being able to correctly identify the growth stages of soybean is important for U.S. soybean farmers as they make sound agronomic management decisions.…
Soy Sustainability
Ninety-seven percent of U.S. farms are family owned. As stewards of the land, most soybean farmers make it their mission to leave the land better…
U.S. Soybean Farmers Apply Herbicides in a Sustainable Manner to Control Weeds
Maryland farmer Eric Spates explains how he applies herbicides in a sustainable manner and applies foliar micronutrients to help control weeds. [video width="400" height="224" mp4="http://ussoy2018.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Spraying-Weeds.mp4"][/video]
U.S. Soybean Farmers Use Technology to Produce a Sustainable Product
Maryland farmer Eric Spates talks about how he uses the same computer as both a yield monitor and a sprayer monitor. GPS and autosteer help…
Soybean Harvest in Maryland
Maryland farmer Eric Spates shows how he combines beans at his farm. He talks about his sustainability practices, including how his grass waterway prevents soil…
A View From the Farm: Uncovering the Benefits of Cover Crops
Just like any business, my husband and I know we need to continue to learn and try new things to grow and build our farm…
Sustainable Farming: Learning to Grow More With Less
As parents, we want the best for our kids. We want our children to have access to great schools and teachers and to have a…
Stringent Inspections Assure International Buyers of U.S. Soy’s Quality
Director, USDA Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) Office of Dept. Initiatives and International Affairs, Byron Reilly provides an overview on how the U.S.…
Precision Agriculture: Finding the Right Recipe for Sustainable Farming
Raising four boys on the farm means a lot of groceries and a lot of hungry kids to feed. Just as I carefully measure…