Some of 2025's fungicide trials showed minimal ROI while others, even those with multiple applications, paid big dividends. We will break down the factors of the disease triangle and how environmental elements in the field correlate to them. Having a clear understanding of how those components interact can help growers make more profitable decisions regarding disease management.

2025/26 saw US corn exports reach records while Global Grain Stocks Surged to a record high. In the next few years, the importance of the global weather will grow as US and global grain stocks decline and US corn exports remain strong. Will China take 25 MMTs of US soybeans and 5-15 MMTs of US corn before December 31st? The coming collision of expanding US biofuel and export demand. No room for global grain supply shortfalls during 2027.

As growers try to strive for high soybean yields, we need to take a step back and make sure we understand the Yield Components that drive yield.  Plant Yield is divided into three main components: Total number of pods, number of beans per pod, and seed size or weight per bean.  We will discuss management practices to improve pod numbers and seed size to improve yields. 

Stay for the Pro Farmer Crop Tour finale!
Reception (with 2 complimentary drink tickets) full dinner buffet and event program of entire week's scouting results.
 

This additional event is included in your Yield Academy registration fee.

Join U.S. Farm Report host Tyne Morgan and AgriTalk host Chip Flory, along with various other guests, as they give a recap of the week long Pro Farmer Crop Tour results and what scouts saw across the corn and soybean fields of 7 midwest states.