Ground Work 2021: Michigan Soybean Harvest Moving Quickly
The dry August in our region of the eastern U.S. Midwest first showed its impact on our crops with how quickly both our soybeans and…
Ground Work 2021: Iowa Soybeans Outyielding Expectations
This season was dry and challenging in our area of the U.S. Midwest. But now that we are harvesting, we are seeing that both our…
Ground Work 2021: Sustainable Practices Making a Difference in Michigan Fields
We are enjoying a break from work now that the crops are planted and we’ve done what we can to provide an environment for them…
Ground Work 2021: Controlling Weeds in Illinois
After rain delays through much of May, I finished planting soybeans on June 5. I am still amazed at how quickly we can get caught…
Ground Work 2021: Cool, Wet Kentucky Weather Slows Progress
The rains that started coming in late April have continued. Heavy rains, along with ongoing cool temperatures, has made this spring challenging. We finished planting…
Ground Work 2021: North Dakota Crops Emerging, Need Rain
This year, we finished planting all our fields – both soybeans and corn – by May 27, roughly two weeks earlier than average. It’s also…
Quality U.S. Soyfood Beans: Planting Food-Grade Soybeans in Ohio
U.S. Soy produces high-quality soybeans for our customers. That includes the more than 4 million metric tons, or 148 million bushels, of food-grade soybeans the…
Ground Work 2021: Planting Soybeans in Michigan
We are in full planting mode! We often have limited good days to plant our soybeans and corn, due to spring storms. That means when…
2020 Ground Work: Harvest Preparation in Minnesota
Minnesota soybean farmer Jamie Beyer shares a 2020 Ground Work update about how harvest is starting to get underway on their farm.
2020 Ground Work: Will Rain Save Ohio Grain?
Ohio soybean farmer Bill Bayliss shares a 2020 Ground Work update on a major rain and its late-season impact on crop yield and cover crop…