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April 11, 2014 Cold weather and late winter storms have kept many farmers out of the field later than usual this spring. It is hard to start thinking about planting soybeans when the weather hasn’t cooperated. Corn seed will tolerate colder soil conditions than soybeans, and there is more potential lost yield if corn is planted later than normal than soybeans. So the focus this spring will be to plant corn first and then think about planting... |
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April 11, 2014 Weed control isn’t as easy as it used to be. With the influx of genetic traits, trait stacking and multiple modes of action—not to mention sites of action—keeping weeds under control is no small task. Add to these factors the rapid spread of herbicide resistance. Data show that many species, including waterhemp and Palmer amaranth, are becoming resistant to more than one type of herbicide. If you haven’t experienced weed resistance,... |
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April 10, 2014 Last month’s ILSoyAdvisor “Quick Poll” asked about your soybean planting intentions for 2014. We’ve tallied the votes, and results reflect recent estimates from the USDA: more soybeans this year. ... |
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April 09, 2014 Soil is like an engine, helping to drive higher yields and profits. And the investments in making that engine run—seed, fertility, crop protection—aren’t small. It pays to keep that engine operating at peak performance—to occasionally look under the hood—and evaluate the overall health of the soils you farm. Well-managed soils are healthier and produce better crops. Here are key measures of soil health and tips for improving soil... |
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April 09, 2014 Seed treatments offer a host of benefits for getting soybeans off to a strong start. They help preserve the yield potential of your soybean crop by promoting germination and protecting young seedlings from diseases, fungus and insects. According to the United Soybean Board (USB), the use of seed treatments is on the rise. In fact, the soybean industry estimates that 60 to 70 percent of the 2014 soybean seed planted will have a seed... |
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April 04, 2014 Are you working to break your previous yield records? If so, you’re probably asking what role fertility plays in helping to reap the rewards of a stronger soybean management system. To help growers make better decisions about soybean fertility needs, ISA recently hosted a summit on the use of nitrogen in soybean production. Participants in the day-long discussion included key soybean researchers from universities and industry partners... |
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