Agronomy: Soil Conditions for Planting
Been quite this spring in Illinois. Spring came early in March, but then disappeared for a few weeks when it turned cold, snowy and wet. [...]
Agronomy: Are Pop-Ups or Starters Really Needed for Soybean?
Pop-Ups or In-Furrow fertilizers are typically used on corn to supply a small quantity of N (Nitrogen) and P (Phosphorus) or micronutrients. This N and [...]
Insect Management: The Reality of Neonics as a Seed Treatment
Soybean seed treatments now routinely include a fungicide (usually 2 or 3) and an insecticide. The most common insecticides used come from the neonicotinoid chemistry [...]
Agronomy: Seedbed Stories – When to Plant
In recent years our idea of “optimal” soybean planting dates in Illinois has shifted earlier. Researchers and farmers pushing the envelope looking for higher soybean [...]
Agronomy: Entering the 2016 Yield Challenge
It is time to be thinking about enrolling in the 2016 Soybean Yield Challenge and there are plenty of categories to get involved in. [...]
Disease Management: SDS Control Now Comes On The Seed
Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) is a major soybean disease in Illinois and across the Corn Belt—flare-ups are still unpredictable and can be especially devastating. [...]
Plant and Soil Health: Soybeans and Nitrogen Cycling
Back in May 2015 I posted a blog titled “N on Beans: A Different Perspective.” I suggested that the reason soybeans don’t consistently respond [...]
Plant and Soil Health: Micro and Secondary Nutrients on Soybeans: What’s the story?
Recently, I read an article published by a well-respected group of academic researchers on the effects of micronutrients applied to soybeans. Their results showed [...]
Agronomy: Getting The Most Out of Your Acres
Another alternative to planting corn is double cropping soybeans after wheat. Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, once said “Your time is limited so [...]
Plant and Soil Health: Consider Applying Boron on Soybeans
Soybean yield is related to pod and seed set per acre. And soybeans have a whole lot of growing points leading to branching and [...]
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