Although the USDA has forecasted corn acres to be up in 2019, there will no doubt continue to be some acres of soybeans-following-soybeans. For many growers, soybeans require less input cost and the ability to forecast a more consistent yield, making soybeans a desirable crop when the farm economy is down. Growing soybeans multiple years in a row may not be as easy as it sounds, however. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin suggest as...
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April 15, 2019 In the past, a higher soybean population was planted because growers used a drill and wanted a faster canopy to intercept light to reduce weed competition. With the greater use of residual herbicides (don’t skip the pre-herbicide), increased populations to aid in weed control aren’t as important anymore. In a recent webinar, Early Season Weed Control for Improved Weed Resistance Management, Dr. Bryan Young with Purdue University shared that... |
April 13, 2019 What technologies should farmers adopt to obtain the next incremental soybean yield gains after they have done everything else right? That was the question we asked ourselves back in 2012 when we set out to write the Illinois Soybean Production Guide, sponsored by the Illinois Soybean Association.
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April 09, 2019 As producers strive to increase soybean yields, research into adopting high yield strategies shows promise. In recent years, the most consistent results in achieving high yields have been attained when a season-long approach to soybean management was used in conjunction with a starter fertilizer application.
In an in-furrow row starter, both phosphorus and potassium greatly influence soybean development.... |
April 06, 2019 Excessive rainfall and quick snow melt have led to flooding, ponding water and saturated soils. These conditions could impact when acticities begin this spring.
The excessive flooding in parts
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April 05, 2019 A new class of soybean experts is ready to provide local recommendations to help Illinois soybean producers increase yields and profits while minimizing their environmental impact. The 2019 CCA Soy Envoys, which are supported by the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff program, will contribute actionable information, advice and in-season updates via ILSoyAdvisor.com to assist Illinois producers with their goals. The 2019 class... |
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