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February 28, 2018 Sulfur (S) is becoming a more deficient nutrient, following phosphorus and potassium. Alfalfa and corn producers are already adding sulfur into their fertility program. Should we be including sulfur in our fertility program for high yield soybeans? Sulfur deficiency symptoms include stunted plants; pale green color indicating nitrogen deficiency except chlorosis is apparent on upper leaves while nitrogen deficiency appears first in... |
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February 28, 2018 New research funded by the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff program is looking at cover crops, including winter wheat, as potential aids in the battle against soybean cyst nematode (SCN). The study builds on previous trials in Illinois and Kentucky that showed promise for use of cover crops to reduce SCN egg populations. In the mid-1990s, a University of Kentucky study indicated no-tilling soybeans into wheat stubble... |
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February 27, 2018 This article was originally published on Wallaces Farmer. There is no magic recipe for your cash crops. They require trial, error and a great deal of attention. Cover crops are the same way! There is not a prescription. But once you understand the guiding principles and strategic mindset for your cover cropping plan, you’ll achieve much greater success... |
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February 22, 2018 Tim Smith from Cropsmith and Fred Below, Ph.D., from the University of Illinois, discuss their research on applying nitrogen on soybeans, when it makes sense to use it, the optimal timing and application rates and what role soil plays in providing additional nitrogen. ... |
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February 21, 2018 Reading a soil test report is a good skill to have, even if someone else is writing recommendations. When a soil sample is submitted to a commercial laboratory they usually analyze pH (water and buffer), organic matter, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium. And, if requested, they will run sulfur, nitrate and micronutrients including boron, copper, iron, manganese and zinc. Water pH: This is a... |
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February 20, 2018 Soybean seed treatment adoption continues to expand and become a more important decision, what has changed? This week I supported a retail customer by meeting with a grower and his 80+ year old father to discuss crop protection plans for the 2018 growing season. During the meeting we started discussing soybean seed treatment products. It was interesting because the father made the comment, “I raised soybeans for nearly 50 years and... |