November 9, 2005

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RUST FORECASTS

  • USDA SBR Forecast 11/09/2005: Above-normal temperatures over the southeastern states give way to colder weather. Little rust transport/deposition predicted.
  • NAPDFC forecasts have ended for the 2005 season. See the center's main soybean rust page for SBR summaries and updates.
  • See our SOYBEAN RUST TRACKING CENTER for full forecasts, fully updated.
    • NEW THIS WEEK

    New soybean rust finds, including first on FL beggar weed

    Since Nov. 3, 2005, there have been nine new counties confirmed to have soybean rust. In addition, soybean rust was found for the first time in the U.S. on Florida beggar weed in a soybean field already devastated by rust in Decatur County, FL. Edgecombe County, NC, becomes new northern-most county with rust in the U.S. See our stories below:

  • ALERT: Edgecombe County, NC, is northern-most rust county now 11/8/2005

  • ALERT: Georgia reports soybean rust in 34th county, Bulloch 11/7/2005

  • ALERT: GA finds 1st soybean rust on Florida beggar weed in U.S. 11/7/2005

  • ALERT: North Carolina reports soybean rust in 13th county 11/4/2005

  • ALERT: Two counties in south-central Georgia have soybean rust 11/3/2005

  • ALERT: Four counties in N. Carolina confirmed with soybean rust 11/3/2005

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    Pioneer plans hybrids and varieties with alternative resistance trait

    Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. plans to introduce hybrids and varieties stacked with an alternative trait for resistance to both glyphosate and sulfonylurea herbicides by around 2009, giving more options to farmers concerned about increasing weed resistance.
    Pioneer has new glyphosate-resistant technology on the way

    Could be a good time to store corn rather than sell it this fall

    Stockpiling grain rather than selling appears to be the growing trend for grain producers looking to get the best deal from their corn crop. Soybean producers should be watching prices carefully, too, says Matt Roberts, ag economist at Ohio State.
    Ohio State says store now, sell later for best grain profits

    No rebound soon for cash corn prices, but perhaps by early, mid next year

    In his weekly market outlook, Darrel Good says that while near-term prospects do not point to a significant rebound in corn prices, history suggests that cash prices will recover by the spring/summer of 2006, at least for a brief period.
    Cash corn prices likely to recover by spring/summer 2006, says Good
    RUST RESOURCES

    + Registration CLOSED for National Soybean Rust Symposium
    Because of such an overwhelming response, registration has been closed for the National Soybean Rust Symposium in Nashville Nov. 15-16. No registration is available on site, either, according to the symposium coordinator. The proceedings of the symposium will be available soon afterward at www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/infocenter/topic/soybeanrust.

    "We received so many registrations that we nearly exceeded the capacity of the meeting facilities offered at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville," said Gary Bergstrom, coordinator of the symposium. "We regret any inconvenience to those who wished to attend the Symposium, but now cannot."
    + SOYBEAN RUST TRACKING CENTER
    Visit our SOYBEAN RUST TRACKING CENTER, where we keep all the latest updates on rust finds, USDA and NAPDFC forecasts and commentary, tropical weather reports and other timely information.
    www.StopSoybeanRust.com SOYBEAN RUST TRACKING CENTER
    + Ask the Experts
    Remember that we can connect you with top experts around the country whenever you have a question related to rust or soybean health. Check out the Q&A already posted in "Ask the Experts"
    >Read the latest Q & A in Ask the Experts
    >Send us your questions and comments here
    + National and state rust hotlines and forecasts
    USDA is now giving SBR forecasts only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the rest of the growing season.

    The North American Plant Disease Forecast Center (NAPDFC) has ended its soybean rust forecasts for the 2005 season. SBR updates might be posted on the NAPDFC site from time to time.

    Please see our Soybean Rust Hotline List in the SOYBEAN RUST TRACKING CENTER


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