The Air You Breathe
In last month’s blog ‘The Hidden World Beneath Your Feet,’ we looked at some of the microscopic inhabitants of the soil that influence soil [...]
Calibration: The Key to Harvest Data Utilization
As harvest quickly approaches, many things are on the minds of farmers, from who is going to be running the grain cart to when [...]
2021 Scouting Report
Early season April - June Although I would love to be everywhere at once, a lot of my scouting for the 2021 season has [...]
Getting the Most Out of Your Investment: Unraveling the Benefits of Imagery
Adopting imagery can be attractive to farmers given the vast array of benefits touted throughout the industry. But if you’re considering making a purchase, [...]
Understanding the Road Map of Soybean Reproduction
Planting soybeans can sometimes be simple, however growing soybeans can be challenging, and growing 100 bu soybeans consistently can be very challenging. Over the [...]
Don’t Give Up – Manage to R7
The reproductive stages of the soybean plant are focused on producing high pod counts and, more importantly, preserving as many as possible. During this [...]
Late Season Lodging in Soybeans
As we approach the later part of the growing season, we have the potential to see lodging in the soybean crop. Lodging is a [...]
How Do You Select Soybeans, And Why?
There are many considerations that go into planting a soybean crop: 1. Planting Date: In 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) planting progress reports [...]
Strong Starts Need Stronger Treatments
When it comes to starting off the growing season strong, seed treatments are key. According to Dale Ireland, they are one of the most [...]
Sudden Death Management Considerations for Soybeans
This year continues to challenge what soybean producers consider to be “normal.” I met with one grower recently who described the month of June [...]
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