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January 16, 2012 - Christy Sprague, MSU Extension Weed Control Specialist, talks about Palmer amaranth and the information she will share at the Winter Corn & Soy Meetings now happening across Michigan. Soybean producers need to be aware of this glyphosate resistant weed which produces over 400,000 seeds per plant. Farmers need to take a proactive approach to controlling this weed. Click here to listen.
January 9, 2012 - Dr. Martin Chilvers, MSU Extension Plant Pathologist, discusses the spread of sudden death syndrome across the state at the Winter Corn & Soybean Meetings being held across Michigan. He was part of a team conducting SDS research which shows SDS has spread from southern Michigan to as far north as Huron County. He’ll look at different breeding lines, the soybean variety trials, and other research on SDS. Register to attend today. Click here to listen.
January 3, 2012 - Dr. George Bird, MSU Nematologist, talks about soybean cyst nematode which will be further discussed at the Winter Corn & Soybean Meetings being held in Michigan. He’ll share the results of the 2010-2011 SCN surveys and the use and management of SCN varieties as well as SCN seed treatments. Register today to attend one of the 2012 meetings as indicated on this web site. Click here to listen.
December 27, 2011 - Michele Bernreuter, RD, Soyfoods Educator with the MSPC. Looking to add soy to your diet? Check out the recent “Put A Little Soy In Your Life” cookbook available through www.michigansoybean.org. Michele also elaborates on the heart health benefits of incorporating soy on a daily basis. Click here to listen.
December 19, 2011 - Michele Bernreuter, RD, Soyfoods Specialist with MSPC, encourages watching your portion sizes during the holidays. You can also look to incorporate soy into the menu for healthier alternatives. Click here to listen.
December 12, 2011 - Mike Staton, MSU Extension Soybean Specialist, talks about the importance of variety selection and what to look for and within that, the #1 quality to look for is yield which relates directly to farmer profitability. Check out the 2011 Soybean Performance Reports for details on more than 200 trials that took place across the state from nearly two dozen companies to help determine the soybean variety selection that best for you. Click here to listen.
December 5, 2011 - John Boyse, Soybean Field Research Assistant at MSU, shares information on the 2011 soybean performance trials and what farmers can be looking for in these reports. He details the number of entries in the trials and the zones that are covered across the state. Michigan soybean producers will receive the 2011 Soybean Performance Reports in the mail. Information will also be available online here and at http://soybeanyielddata.msu.edu/. Click here to listen.
November 28, 2011 - Laura Wilson, Ag Relations Director, details the FFA soybean video contest and the 4-H soybean essay contest. Details are here at our web site: www.michigansoybean.org. Youth are encouraged to learn more about soy to help with these contests. Click here to listen.
November 21, 2011 - Kathy Maurer, MSPC Financial and Creative Director, tells how Michigan’s soybean producers raise soybeans that are processed into soybean meal for livestock feed to help feed the world’s growing population and its desire for animal protein in their diets. Click here to listen.
November 14, 2011 - Kathy Maurer, MSPC Financial and Creative Director, talks about the connection MSPC has with the U.S. Soybean Export Council. Together we’re looking to bring trade teams to Michigan to show our ability to identity preserve, to share about our non-GMO soy market, and to show ability to help tie Michigan soybeans to some of the many international markets looking for soy such as China, Hong Kong, Mexico, Canada, Columbia, Panama, and Korea. Click here to listen.
November 7, 2011 - Kathy Maurer, MSPC’s Financial and Creative Director, talks about international marketing of our soybean products. There are many large markets that import American soybeans, soybean oil, soybean meal, and livestock that consumed soybean meal. Mexico is the second largest importer of U.S. soy. Click here to listen.
October 31, 2011 - Paul Burke, Regional Director North Asia with the United States Soybean Export Council talks how new markets will keep growing demand for soybeans. He also looks at influence of the recently signed Free Trade Agreements. Click here to listen.
October 24, 2011 - Mike Staton, MSU Extension Soybean Specialist, talks about over-threshing. Attention should be paid to the stalks and pods that are coming out of the combine and adjustments should be made accordingly. Visit “Producer Resources” on this website to access several helpful soybean fact sheets relative to soybean harvest. Click here to listen.
October 17, 2011 - Mike Staton, MSUE Soybean Specialist, talks on ways soybean producers can reduce losses during soybean harvest. Suggestions include: maintain speed at 3 MPH or less, have the reel speed at 25% faster than ground speed in good conditions, position of reel should be 6-9“ ahead of the cutter bar in good conditions, and more! Click here to listen.
October 10, 2011 - Mike Staton, MSUE Soybean Educator, explains how to calculate soybean yield losses at the combine header. Click here to listen.
October 3, 2011 - Jim Wilson, director of the Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee, met with representatives from the Business Council for International Understanding on a stop in Detroit during the U.S. Latin America Business Promotion Tour. The visit was with representatives for Panama and Columbia about the Free Trade Agreements that haven’t been signed, and the concern of the U.S. losing market share for soybean trade. Click here to listen.
September 26, 2011 - Christy Sprague, MSU Extension Specialist. Fall herbicide applications can be very helpful for management of weeds. Soybean producers can visit www.msuweeds.com or check out the MSU Extension publication #E434 Weed Control Guide for Field Crops for specific recommendations. Click here to listen.
September 19, 2011 - Keith Reinholt, Field Operations Director, MSPC, encourages farmers to scan their fields for areas where they feel their farm may not be producing as well as it could and encouraging farmers to sample for Soybean Cyst Nematodes. Click here to listen.
September 12, 2011 - Noelle Byerley, Executive Assistant with the MSPC talks about a six-week soybean lesson plan that’s available to schools across Michigan, fully funded by Michigan’s soybean farmers. Click here to listen.
September 5, 2011 - Jennifer Rhodes, Office Manager for the Fowlerville Agricultural Society, touches base on what there is to see and do at the first ever soybean festival at the Fowlerville County Fairgrounds. From soy-fed livestock, soybean educational displays, soy fuels, a meet a farmer area, and much more, attendees at the September 10-11 festival will have the opportunity to learn and do many exciting things! Click here to listen.
August 29, 2011 - Jennifer Rhodes, Office Manager with Fowlerville Agricultural Society, talks about the first soybean festival in the state happening September 10-11, 2011 in Fowlerville. Click here to listen.
August 15, 2011 - Ken Farminer, Director of Business Development for Zeeland Bio-based Products. This is a Michigan company that develops chemicals from soy oil and soymeal. Click here to listen.
August 8, 2011 - Keith Reinholt, Field Operations Director of the Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee, talks about new markets for soybeans and new uses for soybeans. Click here to listen.
August 1, 2011 - Gail Frahm, Executive Director of the Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee, covers livestock exhibits at county fairs and the work the exhibitors put into their show animals. Click here to listen.
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