There seems to be more strength in the soybean market right now. Some acres may switch back to beans "Those are important factors and the bean market is trying to buy back some acres," says Wisner. Also, some farmers may change their mind about planting more corn and switch some corn acres back to beans as corn prices have declined following release of the USDA report. The acreage shift to corn projected in the report was bigger than many analysts anticipated. Also, more corn following...

Published April 05, 2007 11:52 pm - Farmers should be wary of Asian Soybean Rust If the disease were to spawn itself on a host, it could wipe out 80 percent of a farmer s crop yield By SCOTT NILES Courier staff writer OTTUMWA Spores of the Asian Soybean Rust have been found in Iowa for the past two years, but only one case of the actual disease has been spotted. Published April 05, 2007 11:52 pm - Farmers should be wary of Asian Soybean Rust If the disease were to spawn itself on a host,...

Soybean futures are competing with corn futures for soybean acres. It was reported that about 6,000 spreads were done near the close of the market offsetting active fund rolling as the funds liquidated old net long positions in April futures. As with corn exports, soybean exports were quiet. This market shows signs of losing steam, at least through late March and early April, on declining crude prices and increasing crop acres. Profit taking by chartists fueled early fund selling as mixed...

The United States is the biggest producer and exporter of both crops, with a corn crop valued at $33. About 20 percent of last year's crop will be used for ethanol in the market year that ends Aug. The latest report is based on a survey of 86,000 farmers taken during the first two weeks of March. The projected spring plantings are up 15 percent from last year's 78. The ethanol boom has pushed corn prices to near-record levels. Agriculture Department Friday raised its predictions for spring...

In previous studies by the same group, subjects who ate soy nuts also showed improvements in their lipid profiles, suggesting that soy may improve cardiac health among a subgroup of women. Apr5,2007-The researchers note that the mechanisms by which soy affects the inflammatory state may be related to the effects of soy phytoestrogens, which mimic hormone replacement therapy. Apr5,2007-The researchers note that the mechanisms by which soy affects the inflammatory state may be related to the...

Although he seldom posts a question, Neer who works for a farm equipment manufacturer devours the information he sees on precision farming, using the forums to shop for equipment and information about tractors and combines that are steered by computers linked to global positioning satellites. Advice from fellow farmers around the country has enabled him to increase his corn and soybean production, better market his crops, learn how to rebuild engines and get good tires for his tractor. You...