More root development and less disease pressure early in the season have been good for soybean growth.

Why soys look so good in year of extremes

Dry conditions, then lots of rain and heat have been great for growing soybeans

A year of extremes and wild fluctuations in moisture and temperature appear to have produced a very good soybean crop in much of the province, say experts. Why it matters: […] Read more

Rotation, especially with SCN resistant soybeans is an important tool in avoiding affected edible beans.

Edible beans and the soybean cyst nematode

Some varieties of edible beans are highly susceptible to SCN — Ontario researchers are working to figure out why

The nematode’s resilience and prevalence in all of Ontario’s major soybean-producing areas makes managing the pest a challenge, though not impossible. Farmers growing edible beans under processing contracts can keep […] Read more