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Field guide shows soybean damage - October 15, 2009
Inconsistencies in soybean grading last year led the state’s soybean industry to take steps to educate producers and grain elevator staff on how to determine the kind and amount of damage soybeans have.
Rains cause damage, yield losses to state soybean crop - October 2, 2009
Harvest season rains have robbed soybean growers of strong yields and bean quality, reducing profits in an already challenging year.
State has first loss to soybean rust September 11, 2009
A Noxubee County soybean field severely infected with soybean rust will represent the state's first yield losses to the disease that has been present in the state since November 2004.
Soybean rust may not require fungicides - August 20, 2009
Mississippi State University Extension Service specialists are hopeful that incidences of soybean rust across the state will continue to be minor and only occur after plants have passed the at-risk growth stage.
Rains, crop plans delay soybeans - June 5, 2009
Rain delays and changes in planting decisions are forcing a later than ideal start for Mississippi’s soybeans.
Soybean rust still not in state but is nearby - May 28, 2009
Soybean rust is active on kudzu in Alabama and Louisiana, but the disease has not made it to Mississippi, although rains are creating ideal conditions for its development.
Soybean seed should be excellent in 2009 - April 2, 2009
Producers getting ready to plant soybeans in 2009 can expect fewer problems than they faced last year when they dealt with shortages, poor quality and small sizes.
Funding low, but rust battle ready for 2009 - March 19, 2009
Efforts to beat soybean rust are already under way before the soybean crop is even in the ground in Mississippi, but without federal funding, experts are scrambling to secure money to monitor for the presence of the disease this year.
Soybeans maintain top row crop spot in state - December 18, 2008
Soybeans rode increased acres and high prices to a second straight year as Mississippi’s top row crop, increasing 15 percent to bring an estimated $604 million to producers in 2008.
Soybean rust in state did not hurt the crop - November 6, 2008
Mississippi soybean growers wrapped up another year’s battle with soybean rust without yield losses to the disease, even though it was found in 79 of the state’s 82 counties.
Late rains helped the late soybeans - October 31, 2008
State producers are harvesting the last of a large and generally good soybean crop after a scare from late summer rains that threatened to ruin most of the crop.
Wet weather makes trouble for soybeans - September 12, 2008
Mississippi’s soybean crop is getting some “R and R,” but rather than producers having an easy time, their crop is battling seed rot and soybean rust.
State’s soybeans reach production crossroads - July 11, 2008
Challenged by rains throughout the planting season, Mississippi’s soybeans now face make-or-break conditions as they await uniform showers to complete their growth and fill out beans.
Soybean rust battle takes look at kudzu - May 1, 2008
Ongoing efforts to track Asian soybean rust and minimize its threat to Mississippi soybean acres led researchers to note that some kudzu, a rust host, resists the disease.
Soybean crop climbs above two million acres - April 4, 2008
Mississippi’s soybean growers are not alone in their enthusiasm for planting a large crop this year, and the market knows it.
2008 battle ready for soybean rust invasion - March 27, 2008
Well before planting time, the fight against Asian soybean rust is already under way in Mississippi as sentinel plots are planted and genetic resistance to the disease is being developed.
Soybean seed shortage to increase production risks (02-28-08)
MSU Extension hires new soybean specialist (02-21-08)
Soybeans replace cotton in ag value (12-13-2007)
Asian rust found in state soybeans (08-16-2007)
With Asian rust present …Time to protect the
Delta soybean crop (08-16-2007)
Soybean rust found in Mississippi kudzu (07-13-2007)
Asian soybean rust not found in state (06-28-2007)
Mississippi hosts tri-state soybean forum on the river (12-07-06)
Hotline, e-mail alerts join soybean rust fight (06-08-2006)
State continues preparation for the soybean rust battle (04-20-06)
Soy additives gain popularity in food (12-15-05)
Soybean research works to control plant diseases (09-29-05)
Research helped soybeans gain status in Mississippi (08-25-05)
Zimbabwe expert shares soybean rust knowledge (06-05-05)
Soybean rust in state, no action to take now (11-18-04)
Soybean rust found in country, Mississippi still clear (11-11-04)
Reduced soybean seed rates don't limit yields (10-14-04)
Soybean rust ... Battle lines form before disease hits (07-29-04)
Tool Helps Farmers Make Update Decisions (05-26-03)

Mississippi Crop Report

Rains cause damage, yield losses to state soybean crop - October 2, 2009
July rain gives big boost to soybeans (7-31-2009)
Soybean acres expand, but less than expected (4-3-2009)
Late rains helped the late soybeans - (10-31-2008)
Wet weather makes trouble for soybeans - (09-12-2008)
State’s soybeans reach production crossroads - (07-11- 2008)
State soybeans struggle toward decent ’07 yields (09-28-2007)
July rains helped most state beans (08-03-07)
Soybeans struggling with the dry spring (05-25-2007)
Soybean rust makes first appearance in crop (08-04-2006)
Dry, hot conditions damage soybean crop (06-30-2006)
Soybean growers have reasons for optimism (04-13-2006)
Stripe rust, soybeans dim wheat's appeal (08-05-2005)
Soybean rust in state, soybean crop still okay (07-22-05)
Growers proceed "full speed ahead" for 2005 soybeans (04-22-05)
Early planted beans made high state yields (10-29-2004)
Soybeans plunge into 2004 homestretch (07-09-2004)
State soybeans are off to an early start (05-14-2004)
Record potential...
Soybeans progress toward '03 harvest
(08-01-2003)
State's Major Crops Drenched in Rainfall
(07-03-03)
Markets Hinder 2002 Agricultural Values
(06-20-03)
Early planting gave soybeans strong start
(05-16-03)

Landmarks Magazine

Tour Takes Producers to Soybean Rust Sites (Fall 2007)