All Posts by Mike Staton
Recommendations for planting large soybean seed
April 01, 2017
Planting StrategiesLarge soybean seed may create some challenges. Understanding the challenges and the strategies for overcoming them will improve seed performance in 2017.
Plan and Soil Health: Identifying and correcting manganese deficiency in soybeans
July 13, 2016
Nutrient ManagementManganese deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency seen in soybeans in Michigan.
Agronomy: Soybean Planting Depth Matters
May 04, 2016
Planting StrategiesSoybean seed is very sensitive to planting depth, so producers need to be careful and get their crop off to a good start.
Disease Management - Manage White Mold Inoculum Now to Reduce Severity in Future Crops
September 29, 2015
Disease ManagementThis summer’s cool and wet weather created conditions favorable for the development of white mold.
Assessing water damage to emerged soybeans
June 18, 2015
Disease ManagementFrequent and heavy rains have created waterlogged and ponded areas in many soybean fields in Michigan.
Agronomics: How To Expedite Soybean Harvest Operations
October 29, 2014
Harvest StrategiesAccording to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 23% of Michigan’s soybean crop was harvested as of Oct. 19, 2014.
Diagnostics: New Information Regarding Soybean Planting Depth
April 22, 2014
Planting StrategiesAchieving the correct planting depth is more critical for soybean production than it is for corn production for several reasons. Soybean seed requires more water to germinate and soybean emergence is impeded to a greater extent when a soil crust develops.