GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS: Nitrate loads in the Illinois River are down, but not enough to achieve state goals
In case you missed the headlines in the national papers, the Gulf of Mexico Hypoxic Zone was the largest in recorded history this summer. [...]
Can Soybeans Grow in Hydric Soils?
An attorney from Virginia called recently to discuss whether soybeans can or can’t grow in hydric soils. He is representing a client in Virginia [...]
Try One Thing
The Illinois Statewide Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS) is designed to improve Illinois water quality and the quality of water leaving the state. We [...]
WEBINAR: Managing P and K on Soybeans by Soil Test Level, Yield Expectation and Water Quality
Potash Corp. Director of Agronomy Robert Mullen discusses management techniques for phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) in soybean production. Mullen says it’s important to [...]
Nitrogen on Soybeans: Here is What We Know
Soybeans require nitrogen and lots of it because it’s a protein crop, and proteins contain 16% nitrogen. For decades we have relied on the [...]
Thinking About Adding Nitrogen
African soybean producer wants to know if he should be applying nitrogen to his soybeans. ILSoyAdvisor, ISA’s soybean management website, has global reach. We [...]
Soybeans and Nitrogen Management
Soybeans require a lot of nitrogen, but before applying supplement, recognize yield potential and available soil resources. We are getting to the point in [...]
Soil Health Imperative
Is soil health driving any of your on-farm decisions? Powering up the soil is like supercharging an engine. There are lots of things you [...]
Growth Stages R4-R6: Protect Soybeans from Stress
As we head into pod fill, stress impacts pod survival, development and YIELD. August is the month that puts the finishing touches on the [...]
Do Soybeans Respond to Micros?
A recent Minnesota research study said soybean yield doesn’t respond to a broadcast application of boron, chlorine, manganese and zinc. Deficiency of micronutrients can [...]
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