Soybean Resilience Blueprint- Free Webinar Series

Feb 18, 2025

The Science For Success team is hosting a two-part webinar series focused on some of the biggest challenges in soybean production: the ever changing environmental and economic landscape. The webinar series is free and open to anyone. Certified Crop Advisers can earn 1.0 CEU in Crop Management by attending the webinar.

Register at: https://soybeanscienceforsuccess.org/webinars-and-events/

Part 1: Climate Challenges in Soybean Production

Date & Time: February 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Topic: This session will explore the impacts of changing weather on soybean production and offer actionable insights into overcoming these challenges.
Speakers:
- Chris Kucharik, Professor of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences at University of Wisconsin- Madison
- Alex Lindsey, Associate Professor of Crop Ecophysiology and Agronomy at The Ohio State University
- Laura Lindsey, Professor of Soybean and Small Grains at The Ohio State University
- Michael Plumblee, Assistant Professor of Agronomy at Clemson University

Part 2: Economic Insights for Uncertain Times

Date & Time: March 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Topic: This session will provide practical strategies to manage economic volatility in soybean farming.
Speakers:
- Paul Mitchell, Director of the Renk Agribusiness Institute at the University of Wisconsin- Madison
- Shawn Conley, Professor and State Soybean and Small Grain Specialist at University of Wisconsin- Madison
- Seth Naeve, Professor and Extension Agronomist at University of Minnesota
- Nicole Fiorellino, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Agronomy at University of Maryland
- Michael Plumblee, Assistant Professor of Agronomy at Clemson University

About Science for Success: Science For Success is a national team of soybean Extension Specialists from Land-Grant Universities. We collaborate to bring you sound research information on soybean Best Management Practices (BMPs). Science for Success is funded by the United Soybean Board through the checkoff program.

Source : osu.edu

Video: Dr. Fei Yang Discusses Corn Rootworm, European Corn Borer, and Pest Monitoring

What insect threats are Minnesota corn growers facing, and what research is helping farmers stay ahead of them?

At the 2026 MN Ag Expo, University of Minnesota entomologist Fei Yang shared updates on three Minnesota Corn-supported research projects focused on insect monitoring, seed treatments, and pest resistance.

Current work includes statewide monitoring programs that use pheromone, light, and sticky traps to track key pests such as black cutworm, true armyworm, corn earworm, European corn borer, and corn rootworm. Researchers are also evaluating whether high-rate seed treatments provide effective corn rootworm control and studying the development of resistance in European corn borer populations to Bt corn traits.

These projects help researchers better understand pest pressures across Minnesota and provide farmers with practical information to support informed management decisions.