All Posts by Dan Davidson
Rolling Soybeans
November 16, 2017
Innovation-TechnologyDoes rolling soybeans stimulate branching and increase yield?
No-Till Soybean Production Tips
November 09, 2017
Sustainability PracticesA lot of soybeans are no-till in the U.S. and across the Corn Belt. However, in regions with flat, black dirt some growers are still utilizing conventional tillage to warm and dry the soil more quickly in the spring, before planting soybeans.
SCN Egg Counts Surpisingly High
October 31, 2017
Insect ManagementSCN egg counts were surprisingly high in a Southern Illinois survey.
Nitrogen on Soybeans: Here is What We Know
October 21, 2017
Sustainability PracticesSoybeans require nitrogen and lots of it because it’s a protein crop, and proteins contain 16% nitrogen.
Understanding Yield Gaps to Improve Yield and Profitability
October 09, 2017
Harvest StrategiesUnderstanding the yield gaps in soybeans is one of the first steps in improving yield and profitability.
Sampling for SCN
October 02, 2017
Insect ManagementSoybean cyst nematode (SCN) is the number one pest in soybeans and has invaded fields in all soybean-producing states.
Where’s the Yield Coming From?
September 30, 2017
Harvest StrategiesThe ILSoyAdvisor Yield Challenge harvest is underway as growers begin combining their crops.
Thinking About Adding Nitrogen
September 25, 2017
Sustainability PracticesAfrican soybean producer wants to know if he should be applying nitrogen to his soybeans.
Consider Adding Wheat
September 18, 2017
Double-CropAdding winter wheat into your corn-soybean rotation has many benefits.
Ag PhD Field Day - Greatest Show on Earth
September 11, 2017
ILSoyAdvisor EventsI have been wanting to attend the Ag PhD Field Day for a long time, so I took the opportunity this year to attend with some growers.