In this presentation, Purdue University soybean specialist Dr. Shaun Casteel examines how soybeans respond to stress throughout the growing season and the key factors influencing establishment, development and yield. Using research trials, long-term data and field observations, he highlights how environmental conditions and management decisions affect soybean performance. Download his presentation here. 

Topics include soybean emergence, delayed emergence and replant decisions, plant population, and the timing of stress events, with field examples covering weather- and environment-related stressors such as hail, drought, excess moisture, and extreme temperatures. The presentation concludes with practical considerations for planting timing, residue and stand management, and stress mitigation to support soybean yield potential.