Funded by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program.
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May 12, 2015 A number of insects can attack soybeans early in the season, either at aphid or during the early vegetative stages. It pays to be able to identify these insects and understand a bit about their lifecycle, treatment thresholds and methods of control. Seedcorn Maggots: Seedcorn maggots are approximately ¼” in length and are pale, yellowish white maggots that lack defined heads and legs. The Seedcorn Maggot damages... |
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May 11, 2015 Did you know that over the recent couple of years, as much as 43 – 44% of soybeans grown in Illinois are exported? Efficient transportation systems and sound infrastructure can help ensure Illinois soybean farmers maintain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. Learn the latest on transportation in this monthly update. Transportation Update, May 2015 Soybean Basis Remains Steady... |
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May 11, 2015 Wow, where has all the fertilizer gone? Here in southeastern Illinois we have had an uninterrupted run of about two weeks. We have had shortages of ammonia, DAP (diammonium phosphate) and potash along with logistics issues of getting product where we need it in a timely manner. Normally, this wouldn’t hamper soybean planting much, but over the past few years, with very high yields of both corn and soybeans, we have encouraged growers to start... |
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May 11, 2015 Anticipation and excitement are developing across Illinois as spring planting approaches. Along with those seasonal expectations, we need a conscientious examination of our land and water stewardship responsibilities. Illinois’ natural resources have treated farmers well. It's time that we do a better job of improving and preserving those resources. Several Illinois soybean farmers just returned from a water quality fact-finding... |
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May 07, 2015 The last two years as I have advocated for a systems approach to double-crop soybeans I have been asked one question repeatedly: How can we afford the management strategies you suggest and still make money double-cropping soybeans? My standard answer is: You have to do the math. You, as in the person asking the question, the person growing double-crop soybeans. Just don’t react to what you think is a cost or a return, dive deep and... |
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May 07, 2015 No-till soybeans have been very successful and popular for many years across Illinois. In recent years many no-tillers have converted to a modified no-till system with some type of vertical tillage tool. There are numerous tools on the market; some are truly vertical while some are vertical in name only but actually turn the soil. They all size residue, do some shallow incorporation and leave a very smooth, uniform seedbed that tends to dry... |
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