This article was originally published in the September issue of Illinois Field & Bean. View the article here.
Harvest has always been a crowd favorite. Whether it’s the humid heat of summer being replaced by crisp, autumn air, or the end of year holidays peeking out on the horizon, harvest tends to bring with it a sense of happy endings. But as any farmer knows, the work doesn’t stop even after the crop is out of the field.... Read More →
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Agronomics: Video: Soybean Production with Doug Schroeder, Champaign County Farmer
September 09, 2014
Growing up on a livestock and crop farm in Champaign County, farming is in Doug Schroeder’s blood. In the mid 1970s the family’s farm transitioned to a corn and soybean operation, which Schroeder manages today with a 50-50 rotation.
To maintain his 64 bushels-per-acre soybean yield average, Schroeder relies on best management practices that include:
- Tiling systems for proper drainage
- Integrated pest and disease management
- Planting the newest varieties with reliable seed treatments as early as possible
Watch this short video to learn more about Schroeder’s management practices. You can also join us in the Forum: What is one of your soybean “best management practices”?
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Illinois Soybean Association
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff and membership programs represent more than 43,000 soybean farmers in Illinois. The checkoff funds market development and utilization efforts while the membership program supports the government relations interests of Illinois soybean farmers at the local, state, and national level through the Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG). ISA upholds the interests of Illinois soybean producers through promotion, advocacy, and education with the vision of becoming a market leader in sustainable soybean production and profitability. For more information, visit the website www.ilsoy.org and www.ilsoygrowers.com.
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