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Selecting Soybean Varieties for 2017

December 28, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: Michigan State University Extension

The soybean varieties you select will directly affect your yield potential and income in 2017, says Michigan State University Extension.

No-Till Out-Yields Tillage in Tough Conditions

Two long-term tillage studies in Indiana and Illinois prove no-till can yield as well as tillage and perform even better in periods of drought or heat stress.

By Laura Barrera posted on November 19, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

More than 70 years ago, Ed Faulkner wrote on the opening page of his book, Plowman’s Folly, that, “no one has ever advanced a scientific reason for plowing.”

December 2016 Poll: 2016 Yields vs. Expectations

By Laura Barrera posted on November 15, 2016

How did your corn yields end up in 2016 vs. your expectations? How did your soybean yields end up in 2016 vs. your expectations?

3 Planting Factors for Best Soybean Yields

April 12, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Ohio State University Extension shares the planting time, seeding rates and row widths that achieve higher soybean yields.

Skip Sugar Applications and Focus on Fertility

February 23, 2016 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Research has consistently shown sugar applications do not provide a yield increase in corn or soybeans, Ohio State University Extension says.

Foliar Fungicide May Have Provided Yield Increase to Soybeans

February 4, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: Cornell Cooperative Extension

A Cornell Cooperative Extension study in progress says an increase in seeds per pod and seed weight would be the two most likely yield components and R3 fungicide application would affect.

Soybean Response to Gypsum is Dependent on Soil Quality

November 19, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Michigan State University Extension

Michigan State University Extension explains why soybean yields that received a gypsum application vs. the control were not significantly different.

Researchers Show Climate Change is Suppressing Soybean Yields

February 10, 2015 | Posted in Water Management

Climate change cost American soybean farmers an estimated $11 billion in unrealized potential yield in the past two decades, a newly published study says.

Watch for Burcucumber and Toothed Spurge in 2015 Corn, Soybeans

January 29, 2015 | Posted in Crop Protection

University of Missouri Extension weed scientist Kevin Bradley warns that burcucumber can reduce soybean yields by 48%, while toothed spurge is harmful to humans, cattle and horses.

Considerations For Grazing Corn Residue

October 3, 2014 | Posted in Residue Management

Looking for additional income from your corn acres? If so, consider leasing your corn acres for cattle grazing after grain harvest.

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