Despite low expectations, many growers saw above average yields this season, usually between 50 and 70 bu/ac. Lance Tarochione, CCA, provides an in-depth explanation of what producers saw this year and gives his insight on how farmers managed to grow high-yielding soybeans despite all of the factors working against them. He also reminds producers to plant early and have a strong weed control program in place for 2016.
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