Just published: "Crop protection network and a decade of building infrastructure for collaborative extension" at academic.oup.com/jipm/articl…. @cropdoc08 @badgercropdoc @MartinChilvers1 @dsmuelle @NDSUcerealpath @AlbertTenuta @cropdisease @travisfaske @EntsocAmerica @plantdisease

Seeing unusual colors, cracking, or mold in your 2026 soybean crop? You’re not alone. Reports of soybean seed quality issues—including soybeans of other colors, green seed, purple seed stain, Diaporthe seed decay, and seed coat cracking—are increasing across the country. These problems could affect how loads are classified, graded, docked, or accepted at delivery. Before hauling grain, learn what to look for, how current FGIS standards apply, and why talking with your buyer now may help you avoid surprises at the elevator. Read the full article from the Science for Success team: hubs.li/Q04C1j0Q0

From robotic weed control to maximizing farm profits, get all 32 of the 2026 CPN TV episodes at cropprotectionnetwork.org/cp…. Featuring @TBryant_VT @badgercropdoc @travisfaske @DylanMangel @NCLegumeLady @maddishires @MandyBish1 @BisonBeanDoc @cropdisease @OrtezCornCrops @PurdueCorn @DTelenko @cropstressOSU @MartinChilvers1 @MahDuffeck @alisonrISU @StrayerScherer @ScottGraham72 @psikkema1 @breannetidemann +more!

Foliar fungicides boost yield only when disease is present, says @ISUExtension #SoyResearch funded by @IowaSoybeans. Trials provide data for decision tools and reveal the prevalence of fungicide resistance in common diseases. #SoyCheckoff bit.ly/3UIwVi1

Herbicide labels look a little different this year, as changes driven by the Endangered Species Act join the list of requirements for applicators. Use this roundup of resources to stay on top of what’s new and how to comply! growiwm.org/herbicide-labels…

Purple soybeans? Purple seed stain was more common across the Midwest in 2026 due to warm and wet weather during seed development. While it likely has little impact on yield, it can affect grain quality and potentially lead to lower prices. Read the article to learn more: ow.ly/ti1z50ZX1KE #SoyCheckoff #ScienceForSuccess

New Ep! Asian copperleaf is showing up in more Iowa fields, but where did it come from and why is it thriving? Joe and Sarah sit down with @mjanders1 and Wesley Everman (Iowa State Univ) as they discuss the spread, research, and potential implications of Asian copperleaf.

Want the best alfalfa seed for pest resistance? Check out the latest Alfalfa Variety Ratings publication at alfalfa.org/publications.php. @NAFANews @MidwestForage #alfalfa

"Overall, results showed that broadcast incorporation can be used to achieve faster planting without sacrificing yields compared to grain drills or air seeders, while transition to precision planting in narrow rows can help long-term improvement in wheat yields." From the @ASA_CSSA_SSSA article "Field-scale comparison of precision planting, drill seeding, and broadcast incorporation in winter wheat: Effects on seed placement, yield, and grain quality." By @SpartanAgronomy + others. @MSUEFieldCrops @MSUExtension @wheatgrowers #wheat @WheatInnovation

Our recent WISH-TV interview with Dr. Dan Quinn is now available! 🎥 He discussed corn research at Purdue University and how it helps address crop management questions for Indiana farmers. 🌽 Watch the story: wishtv.com/news/indiana-news…

Spy on each weed escape in your fields by using drones to scout the plants plaguing your cash crops! Learn more about drone scouting in this HERMON video from Purdue’s Dr. Tommy Butts. This video will answer the following question: - What advantages do drones offer compared to traditional scouting methods? @SoyCheckoff @PUweeds @PurdueAg #UnitedSoybeanBoard #Soybean #SoybeanFarm #Agriculture #Farming #PurdueUniversity #HerbicideResistance #WeedControl #Drones #AgDrones

Wet weather can put soybean seed quality at risk. Learn what to look for when scouting for seed deterioration, sprouting, and pod shattering, and how to prioritize fields when harvest conditions improve. Read more: agronomy.k-state.edu/eupdate… #kstateagronomy #soybean

“Seeding rates above the [agronomic optimum seeding rate] resulted in no benefit under favorable conditions, since higher plant populations mostly benefit from environments exposed to weather events that reduce population (e.g., hail).” From the @ASA_CSSA_SSSA article "Seeding rate effects on soybean seed yield components and economic return" doi.org/10.1002/agj2.70534 by Fernando M. Marcos, Caio L. dos Santos, Natan A. Seraglio, and Mark A. Licht @badgerbean @PurdueSoybean @SoybeanScience1 @ISUExtension #soybean #USSoy

Attention Span Crisis: The 6-Second Rule

Sprouted corn, ear molds, and grain quality concerns are showing up in some fields this harvest. What does that mean for livestock feed? Shelby Gruss, extension forage specialist, shares key considerations: crops.extension.iastate.edu/…

Hear from @IlliniCrops with a #Harvest26 update from Illinois in this #UpdateFromTheField! #SoyCheckoff

Fusarium stalk rot causes shredded pith that may be tan to light pink. Brown streaks may be observed on the lower internodes. The fungi overwinter in corn residue, other dead plant residue, and in corn seed. Resistance to Fusarium stalk rot is available. Rotation and tillage will reduce inoculum. @DTelenko @badgercropdoc @MandyBish1 @MartinChilvers1 @maddishires @alisonrISU @TamraJacksonZ @baldpathologist @NationalCorn #corn #harvest26

“Fall soil samples collected after harvest (up to 6 weeks after the R8 growth stage) can be useful to monitor changes in [root-knot nematode] population densities or to make management decisions for the subsequent cropping season. Soil samples should be collected at an 8 to 10-inch (20 to 25-cm) soil depth within the root zone of the previously existing crop.” From the Overview of Root-Knot Nematodes cropprotectionnetwork.org/pu… by @travisfaske @baldpathologist @MartinChilvers1 @PACropDoc @dsmuelle @OnofreLab @ppp_trey @Nemasoil @alabamaED @DTelenko @AlbertTenuta +more @TheSCNCoalition @MahDuffeck @NematodeGuy @UFcropnematodes #USSoy

37,000+ forecasts, 4,800 new users, one growing season. NPMTI's Crop Risk Tool packs tar spot, gray leaf spot, and Gibberella ear rot models into a single check before you spray. #NPMTI #AgriculturalTools #CropForecasting #CornDisease cropprotectionnetwork.org/cr…