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August 04, 2017 It has been a very tough year down here in southern Illinois for all crops, but more so for double-crop beans. We can forget about those bumper, double-crop yields from a year ago. That probably will not repeat this year. If you have been receiving some rainfall, then things probably don’t look too bad. If not, then results are all over the board. I have heard of some silage being cut already, and crop insurance has estimated some of... |
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August 02, 2017 A recent Minnesota research study said soybean yield doesn’t respond to a broadcast application of boron, chlorine, manganese and zinc. Deficiency of micronutrients can reduce crop yield and, perhaps, grain quality and composition. Since the run-up in soybean prices and focus on increasing yields, there has been an interest in applying micronutrients, due to the belief that deficiencies might exist. And each retailer has access to a... |
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July 31, 2017 Got your double-crop beans planted? What should you pay attention to next? As we move into the middle of July now is the time to pay special attention to your double-crop soybeans. July often is a critical time in the life of a double-crop soybean because of many factors. And some of those factors can play havoc, not only with your double-crop beans this year, but also with the corn crop planted next year on those same acres. ... |
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July 31, 2017 Managing soybean diseases starts with knowing what to look for locally. In this latest podcast, Beck’s Hybrids agronomist Chad Kalaher talks about soybean diseases that are common in Illinois and how to employ proper fungicide management. |
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July 28, 2017 Yield contests are an important way to challenge ourselves to do better and learn along the way. The 2016 season set record soybean yields in the state with full season soybeans breaking 80- and even 90-bushel field averages. 2017 has clearly given us a completely different growing environment than 2016’s. That’s not a bad thing when it comes to yield contests and adds to the challenge of offsetting what Mother Nature throws our way.... |
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July 26, 2017 Weeds are tough enough to control today. Throw in weather-related issues and it’s a recipe for disaster. This is the year we can all learn from our experiences with so-called “resistant/tolerant weeds.” I have been experimenting with many different combinations of chemicals to find the most effective suppression, because I do not think we will ever have full control of these most troublesome weeds. First and foremost, we need... |
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