Are We Really Planting Wheat?
The answer? Yes. Well, I hope we do. The opportunity to sow wheat may seem bleak after a tasking 2019 planting season, but for [...]
Evaluating Pod Development & Seed Fill
It’s important to always know or have a close idea of where your soybeans are in their growth stage. This information is important not [...]
PODCAST: Soycoaster – 2019 Growing Season
CCA Soy Envoy, Jason Carr discusses the roller coaster that is the 2019 soybean growing season. From decisions made at planting time to what [...]
PODCAST: The Evolution of Soybean Production in Illinois
Soybean production in Illinois has been on a a steep upwards trend over the last decade. Dan Davidson, research and technical consultant for the [...]
The Hormone Roller Coaster of Soybeans
A soybean doesn’t care about obtaining 100 bu per acre or if it gets 10-18 podding sites or if it is planted on April [...]
Soybeans – Ever so Short
The ILSoyAdvisor received a question from central Pennsylvania last week: “My question is that my growers are seeing flowers on plants that are almost [...]
PODCAST: Jump-Starting Slow Growth Soybeans
CCA Soy Envoy Tracy Heuerman discusses the slow growth seen by soybeans early this summer and what it means for your fields as fall [...]
Is High Yield Even Still an Option for Late Planted Soybeans?
The topic of planting soybeans early and with lower populations was something I talked about in depth with growers as an easy and affordable [...]
Risks For Soybeans Planted After Soybeans
Growers need to understand risks with continuous soybeans before addressing product placement. Remember the goal is to get an even stand with seedlings that [...]
Additional Challenges of Late Planted Soybeans
With the wet conditions across much of our sales area, corn planting has been delayed significantly and the thought of planting soybeans has not [...]
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