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November 28, 2018 A few growers have broken 100-bushel soybean yields and the world record is 171 bushels. Yet for many growers, field yields remain in the 50 to 75-bushel range. So, what are the limiting factors why U.S. and Illinois yields are often below contest winners? Todd Steinacher, CCA, will explore why this gap exists and what factors in the life of a soybean plant determine final yield. ... |
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November 25, 2018 Many of the farming practices that were used 50 plus years ago are now considered conservation practices. Longer crop rotations that included 4 – 5 different crops provided additional biodiversity above and below ground, which provided a longer period that the soil was protected by a living plant. Roots in the ground all year round is now considered one of the principles for improving soil health. Cover crops were used to help improve the... |
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November 23, 2018 I received a question via my ILSoyAdvisor column about whether |
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November 20, 2018 Do you know an experienced Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) who has a passion for soybean management? Nominate them for the annual Soybean Master Adviser award, presented by the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff program. The award is part of ISA’s effort to recognize CCAs for their contribution to soybean production in Illinois. This is the third year the award has been given and CCA Kris Ehlers with Ehler Bros. was the first recipient... |
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November 16, 2018 Postharvest is a good time to check your fuel storage system to avoid common issues and keep equipment running smoothly through cold winter months.
Whether you are running biodiesel or standard diesel fuel, check storage tanks for water or other contaminants. Water is the most common source of fuel filter plugging issues in diesel engines during winter. When temperatures fall below 32 degrees, excess water in the... |
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November 13, 2018 Double-cropping soybeans after wheat lets a grower harvest three crops in two years. Recently, there has been a lot of interest in planting ultra-early wheats and harvesting at high moisture. This practice can enable growers to plant soybeans 5 to 10 days sooner and gain an addition bushel per acre per day in soybean yield.
However, what is the right soybean maturity group (MG) to plant when double-cropped after... |
a grower should apply a cocktail of amino acids to soybeans to make sure there are no shortages. Many growers are interested in increasing soybean yield today, and with all the products available can we mimic what we do for human health to...