How Can the Profitability of Double Crop Wheat and Soybeans Be Improved?
Double crop soybeans after winter wheat can enhance profitability and soil health in the Midwest, but success depends on identifying early-maturing winter wheat varieties to optimize soybean planting conditions. This Illinois Soybean Association-funded project aims to identify high-yielding winter wheat varieties that can be harvested earlier and allow earlier planting of double-crop soybeans to maximize soybean yield potential.
Last Chance to Register for 2024 Illinois State Wheat Yield Contest
Participation in the contest requires Illinois Wheat Association membership. Entries cost $50 and can be submitted by mail or online by June 3rd.
Wet Conditions Delay Planting as Other Regions Race to the Finish
In the latest ILSoyAdvisor podcast, Abigail Peterson, CCA, and Stephanie Porter, CCA, from Illinois Soybean Association discuss the current planting and crop conditions in Illinois. They cover mid-May to June soybean planting recommendations and address the latest issues with weeds, cover crop termination, and pests.
Checklist for Late Soybean Planting (Mid-May to June)
If you're planting soybeans from mid-May to June, refer to this checklist from Illinois Soybean Association Agronomist Stephanie Porter, CCA, for insights on seeding rate, row spacing, maturity, weed management, disease control, and more.
How Will Planting Delays Impact Yield?
In this episode, the Soy Envoys discuss recent field activity, highlighting variability in conditions with some regions dry and suitable for planting while others remain wet. They also discuss significant weed pressure, reports of black cutworm feeding in both corn and soybeans, replanting, and more.
Is It PPO Damage?
In 2024, weather conditions have shifted from ideal in March to cool and wet from April into May, raising concerns about herbicide applications, seedling diseases, and emergence issues. IL Soy Envoy, Eric Beckett, CCA, focuses on the use of PPO inhibitors which are crucial for preemergence weed control but may raise some alarms of unsightly-looking soybeans as they emerge and begin to grow.
It MAY Be Time to Evaluate Soybean Populations
As planting season moves through May, IL Soy Envoy Shelby Weckel says it's time to reassess soybean populations. She explains why farmers should increase soybean populations and other key management factors to consider.
Wet Spring Weather and Nitrogen Loss Revisited
With May's rainfall continuing following a wetter-than-usual April, concerns regarding nitrogen (N) losses are on the rise. In this farmdoc article, Giovani Preza Fontes and Emerson Nafziger talk about the concern of how much N will be available for the 2024 corn crop and determining the optimal timing for additional N application.
Switching Gears: Time to Focus on Planting Corn
Amidst planting delays, farmers are questioning whether to prioritize planting soybeans or corn. As mid-May approaches, agronomists and university researchers are advising farmers to place their focus on planting corn before soybeans.
Planting Progress: Don’t Hit the Panic Button Yet!
Tune in to hear the Soy Envoys provide the latest field updates in this episode, where they discuss the sporadic planting progress and share their top concerns. From herbicide application to emerging pests and prevent planting, stay informed on the pressing agronomic issues impacting farmers.
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