Articles Tagged: soybeans

Researchers from Iowa State University say that the over application of fertilizer can be harmful, but under-applying can be too.

Microbiologist Mariangela Hungria receives 2025 World Food Prize

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley said Monday he’s not worried by China’s unusually large purchase of soybeans from Brazil this month because President Donald Trump is working to protect U.S. farmers by reducing tariffs that will benefit them.

The tariffs aim to renegotiate trade agreements bilaterally, which could take years, affecting farmers and the state's economy, said Iowa State University economic professor Peter Orazem.

Trump’s trade war with China could leave American soybean farmers stranded while Brazil reaps the benefits.

Iowa State University researchers are urging longer growing seasons, more cover crops to combat high emissions

Ample soil moisture has boosted crops after years of drought, but corn and soybean prices have dwindled.

New U.S. Department of Agriculture data reveals that some counties, especially in Northeast and East-Central Iowa, produced millions less bushels last year.

Corn yields went up, soybeans yields dipped and hay yields plummeted, according to USDA data. Local disparities aren’t known yet.

Statewide average precipitation was 3.12 inches in October, but state is still 7 inches short of moisture this year.

Predicted rains may help replenish soil moisture before the ground freezes over.

Crop yields will likely take a hit, although impacts will be variable field to field.

Irrigation is slowly but surely gaining ground in Iowa. It comes with some drawbacks to consider

From seed theft to missile defense, Iowa’s Hinson and Ernst discuss threat from China

Taiwanese trade representatives signed the informal agreement Tuesday during a ceremony at the Iowa Capitol.