Funded by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program.
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April 02, 2015 Variable rate planting technology has been around a long time now. We have the technology to create planting zones and deliver seed based on these zones. Generally this technology has been used to change seeding rates of corn. However, less often this technology has been used on soybeans. One of the concepts that has been thrown around for the past 15 years is not just changing seeding rate (that is relatively easy with today’s... |
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April 02, 2015 One of the single most important decisions you can make as a soybean grower is selecting the best variety for your field. Historically, growers have spent less time researching and carefully selecting a soybean variety than a corn hybrid, which can cost yield. According to Iowa State University, one soybean variety can out-yield another in the same... |
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April 02, 2015 A recent report in the scientific journal Nature said changes in climate are costing U.S. producers $11 billion in lost yield. The report, titled “Climate-induced reduction in U.S.-wide soybean yields underpinned by region- and in-season specific responses” was developed by a number of university soybean specialists and agronomists across the U.S. The study’s authors estimated that... |
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April 01, 2015 Following the 2014 growing season, many soybean growers found themselves asking how to better manage white mold. One thing that needs to be addressed up front is that relying solely on soybean variety selection is not a good idea and can lead to disappointment in some cases. It is an option, but there are additional general management practices that can help ensure success in managing the disease:
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April 01, 2015 Winter wheat acres across WI have declined over the past few years due to high corn and soybean prices and late grain harvests. As farmers get ready to kick off the 2015 growing season here are a few suggestions to help get your 2016 winter wheat crop established on time.
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March 31, 2015 So, can you apply a starter fertilizer on soybeans and, if so, what are the rules? Starter fertilizer is a small quantity of nutrients applied in close proximity to the seed at planting. Starter fertilizers enhance the development of emerging seedlings by supplying essential nutrients in accessible locations near the roots at a time when nutrients might not be available. Yes, you can apply a starter on soybeans, but the rules... |
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