Research Project Soybean Growth Stage Archives

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Research Project Soybean Growth Stage

Timing and Leaf Choice Matter in Soybean Tissue Tests

Dr. Fred Below and Dr. Connor Sible are evaluating the effects of sampling timing and leaf position in soybeans—research that could redefine tissue testing protocols for improved nutrient analysis accuracy.

By Field Advisor|June 26, 2025|

Tissue Testing Study Uncovers How Nitrogen and Sulfur Impact Soybean Growth

Illinois research is exploring how soybeans take up and move nutrients, and Fred Below shares early findings that can guide smarter in-season fertility decisions.

By Field Advisor|May 22, 2025|

Taking Tissue Testing to the Whole Plant Level

Are your soybeans getting the nutrients they need when they need them? Dr. Connor Sible shares ISA checkoff-funded research on nutrient remobilization and in-season fertility strategies.

By Kelsey Litchfield|February 12, 2025|

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