All Posts by Dan Davidson
Sulfur Availability
February 14, 2018
Nutrient ManagementSulfur (S) deficiencies are more common due to less atmospheric deposits, declining organic matter levels and bigger crop yields.
Illinois Soybean Yields are Growing by Leaps and Bounds!
February 07, 2018
Harvest StrategiesYou probably recently read the press release announcing Illinois as the No. 1 soybean producing state in the U.S. once again.
New Herbicide Traits and Similar Bean Yields
January 24, 2018
Planting StrategiesThis year growers can plant Roundup Ready® Beans, Xtend® beans with the Roundup Ready and dicamba traits, and LibertyLink® soybeans.
Monitoring Compositional Quality
January 19, 2018
Harvest StrategiesIf you grow soybeans you are selling pounds of oil and pounds of protein, not bushels. End users buy either oil, protein or the leftover hulls.
Understanding Test Weight
January 08, 2018
Harvest StrategiesSoybeans have a test weight of 60 lbs. But what does that mean and is it important?
Can Soybeans Grow in Hydric Soils?
January 03, 2018
Sustainability PracticesGrower in Virginia contesting NRCS’s determination that his hydric soils are wetlands.
Tips for preemerge herbicide use
December 27, 2017
Planting StrategiesWe have exited the Roundup Ready® era when all we had to do was apply a shot or two of a glyphosate herbicide and were rewarded with clean fields.
Monitoring Soybean Progress in 2017
December 19, 2017
Harvest StrategiesEach year the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) tracks crop progress and condition by state and crop district within the state.
Moving Beyond Best Recommended Practices
December 12, 2017
In-Season AgronomySoybeans yields are steadily improving in Illinois and we can thank continued improvements in both genetics and management for these gains.
Increasing your knowledge
December 05, 2017
In-Season AgronomyAre you an agronomist, CCA or producer and want to increase your knowledge about crop management?