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  • Andrew Scaboo, assistant professor in the Division of Plant Science and Technology at the University of Missouri (Photo by Jason Jenkins)

    Discovery Offers a New Tool to Manage SCN

    Researchers are optimistic a gene identified as GmSNAP02 will help farmers in their battle against soybean cyst nematode.

  • PTx, PTx Trimble, Precision Planting (Provided by AGCO Corp.)

    AGCO Announces New Precision Ag Brand

    AGCO's new PTx technology arm -- Precision Planting plus PTx Trimble -- will put new tools into the hands of farmers operating any brand of machine.

  • Get a jump-start on SCN detection by digging soybean roots this summer. Look for small, white, adult SCN females (the cysts). Follow with fall soil testing. (Pamela Smith)

    Management Options When SCN Infests Fields

    When results show fields are infested with soybean cyst nematode, there are multiple options you can take to help manage the pest.

  • John Clark was impressed with the John Deere 4075R's handling on slopes when mowing around ponds. (Jim Patrico)

    Small Farmer Tests John Deere 4075R

    Progressive Farmer asked this Missouri farmer to put the compact utility tractor through its paces.

  • Zach Grossman had unexplained yield loss in a field, so he chose to test for soybean cyst nematodes. (Jason Jenkins)

    Take the Test to Control SCN

    Just knowing a field has soybean cyst nematode isn't enough. An HG type test measures the ability of a specific nematode population to reproduce on a soybean variety.

  • Ranching in rural Nebraska allows ample space for Ryan Sexson to ride his horses, something he's enjoyed since he was a baby riding with his mom. (Joel Reichenberger)

    Outlook Is Improving for Rural Mental Health

    The stigma surrounding the topic of mental health and a scarcity of health care professionals pose challenges to mental health care in rural America, but the outlook is gradually improving.

  • The triple workload of home, farm and, often, off-farm employment, creates a unique set of stressors for farm women. (StockSeller_ukr, Getty Images)

    Gender Differences Exist in Farmer Emotional Health

    The triple workload of home, farm and, often, off-farm employment, creates a unique set of stressors for farm women.

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