All Posts by Kelly Robertson
Agronomy: Harvest Aids Questions as Soybean Harvest Approaches
September 24, 2015
Harvest StrategiesThis year with all the wet weather and a lack of good weed control in many areas, many farmers are asking about using a harvest aid to help kill weeds prior to soybean harvest.
Ultra-late Planted Soybeans
August 26, 2015
Planting StrategiesThere have been many acres of soybeans planted after July 15th, with a lesser amount planted even later, after August 1st.
Double-Crop Soybeans Challenges in 2015
August 05, 2015
Double-CropThe very long wet June has caused many issues as we approached mid July.
End of July Thoughts About the 2015 Bean Crop
August 04, 2015
In-Season AgronomyAs I type this, it has just finished raining again. As I look at my weather station statistics here in my office I see that year-to-date we have had 32 inches of rain so far..+300
Desperate times lead to long lasting mistakes
August 04, 2015
In-Season AgronomyWith the 60 – 70 day high rainfall totals came delays in getting back into the field to spray soybeans in many areas in the region.
Record wet weather causing problems.
July 31, 2015
Nutrient ManagementRecord-setting spring rains have really put a lot of producers and their crops between a rock and a hard place
Double-Crop Soybeans Challenges in 2015
July 21, 2015
Double-CropThe very long, wet June has caused many issues as we approached mid July.
What is better, the planter or the drill?
June 23, 2015
Planting StrategiesWe have moved away from drilling soybeans in favor of planting.
Double-crop Soybean research, observations and making it all work.
June 01, 2015
Double-CropIt's often difficult to find research on double-crop soybeans in Illinois. OK, it seems like it is always difficult.
PODCAST: Wheat-soybean double-crop rotations
May 28, 2015
Double-CropISA is continuing its ILSoyAdvisor.com podcasts, connecting agronomy experts with Illinois farmers to share their insights, experiences and recommendations on growing high-yielding, profitable soybeans.