Summer is a season of fun; but for soybean plants, summer can be anything but pleasant. July and August often bring a variety of serious stresses, including water challenges (too much or, more often, too little), excessive heat, and disease and insect pressure. Though these stresses can and do lead to yield loss, there are things you can do in-season to help mitigate the situation. Here are a few ideas to help minimize in-season yield loss....
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March 30, 2018
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June 18, 2015 Information to help soybean producers assess yield losses associated with ponded or waterlogged fields. Frequent and heavy rains have created waterlogged and ponded areas in many soybean fields in Michigan (Photo 1). The excess soil water is detrimental to soybeans for several reasons and affected producers need to know how to assess any yield reductions that may be associated with the flooded conditions. ... |
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June 18, 2015 The forecast for the coming week is for continued rain and in many cases this will fall on already saturated soils across the northern and west central part of the state. This is going to be tough on soybeans. Here is a guide to help differentiate among some key problems when these types of weather events occur. 1. Flooding: In fields that have had standing water for >48 hours, you’ll notice stunted soybeans and a... |
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June 16, 2015 Did you know that over the past couple of years as much as 43 – 44% of soybeans grown in Illinois were exported? Efficient transportation systems and sound infrastructure ensure Illinois soybean farmers maintain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. Learn the latest on transportation in this monthly update. Transportation Update, June 2015 Slight Strengthening of Soybean Basis |
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June 15, 2015 As we all know, the average American Farmer is 57 years old; this means those growers graduated high school in 1976, a very uninhibited time in our history. So to relate to those and younger growers as well I would like to compare modern soybean production to those days of Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll, days I remember well. First the reproduction side of the equation—All we are doing to maximize yield is simply helping that soybean... |
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June 13, 2015 You know and follow the ILSoyAdvisor.com blog—now mark your calendars because the experts from ILSoyAdvisor.com are coming to a soybean field near you. ISA is hosting three ILSoyAdvisor.com Field Days in August, featuring agronomy lessons and tips for high-yielding soybeans. The events include:
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