Latest Soybean Rust News New soybean-rust hotline available for Missouri farmers June 27, 2008 Missouri farmers have a new tool available to help monitor and manage disease in their soybean fields this growing season. more>> New DuPont molecular markers increase soybean productivity June 26, 2008 DuPont business Pioneer Hi-Bred today announced that it has identified and incorporated new proprietary molecular markers into its soybean research program. more>> USDA approves new contained facility to study plant pathogens at U. of Minn. June 11, 2008 The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has approved a new state-of-the-art laboratory on the University of Minnesota's St. Paul campus to conduct research on plant pathogens, including Asian soybean rust and stem rust in wheat. more>> Schafer to lead delegation to Rome for FAO high-level conference on world food security May 30, 2008 Ag Secretary Ed Schafer will lead the U.S. delegation to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations High-Level Conference on World Food Security: the Challenges of Climate Change and Bioenergy in Rome, Italy, June 3-5. more>> Pelosi statement on Senate passage of farm bill May 16, 2008 "The Senate's passage of the bipartisan Farm Bill is good news for families who are struggling with the high cost of groceries and gasoline, and good news for America's farmers and ranchers who provide food and fiber for the world," said Nancy Pelosi. more>> USDA proposed to amend animal transport regs re: minimum age requirement May 13, 2008 USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced a proposal to amend the Animal Welfare Act regulations by adding minimum age requirements for the transport of all covered animals in commerce. more>> PIPE in peril: Funding running out for soybean rust monitoring system April 25, 2008 U.S. soybean growers could soon find themselves in the dark regarding soybean rust and soybean aphids, unless a new funding source is found fast for the USDA IPM Pest Information Platform Extension and Education program. more>> ISU Soybean Rust Fast Track System gets an overhaul April 14, 2008 The new role of Iowa's First Detectors and Triage Team Members is to serve as a conduit to get samples submitted properly to Iowa State for testing for soybean rust. more>>