May 13, 2025
By Allison Jenkins There’s a theory fluttering about in both science and popular culture called the “butterfly effect,” the idea that small, seemingly trivial events may ultimately result in something with much larger consequences. For ...
May 13, 2025
By Nate Birt A new spray-based biopesticide for potatoes could drive future innovation targeting soybean pests while mitigating negative effects for beneficial insects and the environment. “This really is the dream from a pesticide perspective,” ...
May 13, 2025
By Rob McLean Soy growers are committed to improving sustainability and conservation practices to protect the bees, butterflies, birds and other pollinators in their fields and near their farms. They understand that the symbiosis between ...
May 13, 2025
By Jody Shee While pollinators aren’t the main attraction in soybean fields, they support biodiversity and farm health. Many farmers, including two ASA board members, actively incorporate bees and butterflies with pollinator-friendly practices for smarter, ...
November 21, 2024
By Laura Temple Long-term conservation and sustainability are ingrained in U.S. agriculture. Our fields have been in production for generations. Today, growing interest in agricultural solutions that address sustainability goals is translating into practical support ...