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  1. First Generation of Roundup Ready Soybean Trait Patent Set to Expire in 2015

    Jul 10, 2014

    The first generation of the RoundUp Ready® (RR1) soybean trait patent is set to expire in 2015.  This means that farmers can save seed with the RR1 trait for replant in spring 2015 if there are no other patents on the seed.  Farmers will need to check with their seed supplier before replanting saved seed.  Soybean seed can have both trait (i.e., RR1) and variety patents.  Although, the RR1 trait patent is set to expire, there may be other trait patents and/or variety patents that prohibit replanting saved seed.  If a farmer is legally able to save and replan

  2. Nutrient Value of Wheat Straw

    Jul 10, 2014

    With wheat harvest underway, we often get questions about the nutrient value of straw.  The nutrient value of wheat straw is influenced by several factors including weather, variety, and cultural practices.  Thus, the most accurate values require sending a sample of the straw to an analytical laboratory.  However, “book values” can be used to estimate the nutrient values of wheat straw. 

  3. Evaluating Soybean Stand

    Jun 10, 2014

    As soybean planting wraps up, it’s time to consider evaluating soybean stands.  Planting conditions were not always ideal this year.  Soil conditions were a little wet when planting started and now have turned fairly dry in most areas.  Here are some points to keep in mind when evaluating soybean stand.

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