“What am I looking at…?”
Now is a great time to be out scouting soybean fields to better understand how the crop is interacting with your fields ecosystems. This [...]
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 [...]
Not a Bumper Year for Double-crop Beans
It has been a very tough year down here in southern Illinois for all crops, but more so for double-crop beans. We can forget [...]
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 [...]
Managing those Double-Crop Beans
Got your double-crop beans planted? What should you pay attention to next? As we move into the middle of July now is the time [...]
Seeing Postemergence Problems in Soybeans
Weeds are tough enough to control today. Throw in weather-related issues and it’s a recipe for disaster. This is the year we can all [...]
Does Poor Soil Fertility Contribute to SDS Outbreak?
Will high soil test K levels protect against SDS or other diseases? More is not always better. With nutrient deficiencies becoming more commonplace, we [...]
Dicamba Technology Demands Multiple Levels of Stewardship
Nearly every new technology brings its own challenges and learning curve—and the first full season with dicamba-tolerant soybeans and approved over-the-top herbicide formulations is [...]
Symptoms to Look for In July
When scouting fields in July, look for these symptoms. They may be big problems or really no problems at all. As we move further [...]
Soybeans Can Handle Mid-Summer Stress
So, what happens to soybean plants that are stressed during the summer? The 2017 season has been stressful and July looks to be warmer [...]
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