ISA’s Yield Challenge is a great way to push your soybean production to new levels and experiment with new production practices on your farm. In fact, most winners from previous years say they take what they’ve learned from their Yield Challenge plots and apply it to more acreage the following year. So whether you’re thinking about changing your approach to soil fertility, seed treatment, weed control or other management practices, enter the...
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March 19, 2014 During the last 100 years, we have seen numerous changes and challenges in the soybean global marketplace. For Illinois soybeans to stay competitive in the next 100 years, new approaches that address challenges—locally AND globally—are needed. Your checkoff dollars are already hard at work to address market access and policy barriers on the international scale. We’re responding to these barriers, so you can focus on your farm. Today,... |
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March 19, 2014 Soybeans once flew under the radar. Not anymore. This magical bean has come a long way since its quiet start in Illinois 100 years ago; times and technologies have changed significantly and will continue to do so. Harnessing these news tools and technologies will be key to making soybeans an even higher value crop. Gaining more value will require a shift in mindset and new approaches to better manage your soybean acres. This new... |
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March 18, 2014 How much profit potential are you willing to lose to weeds in 2014? It’s easy to underestimate the amount of yield loss to weeds, but when they compete with your crops for sunlight, moisture and nutrients, the effects of even a small patch can add up. In fact, it’s been estimated that weeds rob enough yield potential worldwide to feed nearly 1 billion people. So don’t let them take a bite out of your profits. Be sure to start early, plan... |
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March 17, 2014 There’s no telling how spring 2014 will go. In 2012, beans were planted very early; in 2013, very late. The important lesson learned is that the days of planting by the calendar are over. While it can be tempting to get in the field early, here are some important points to consider to ensure you’ve prepared the best possible seedbed for your soybeans. Consider soil temperature While some researchers will... |
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March 17, 2014 Yield potential is never as high as the day your soybeans are planted. Thanks to the advances of modern soybean genetics, soybeans now come packed with greater yield potential and built-in resistance to herbicides, diseases and pests than ever before. But realizing the full potential of these genetic powerhouses requires a strong start from the very beginning of the growing season. What’s the secret to starting strong?... |
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