Soaking rains, hail and other conditions sometimes prevent soybeans from being harvested as intended. Put a positive spin on this negative situation by accounting for the nutrients made available to the following corn crop by the unharvested soybeans.

University of Illinois Extension discusses problems with lodged soybeans caused by dectes stem borer and shares some tips on fighting this pest.

University of Nebraska Extension recommends applying flumioxazin-based herbicides in soybeans within 3-4 days of planting soybeans, as application after emergence will result in severe crop injury.

Now and over the next few weeks is a good time to evaluate corn and soybean stands for emergence problems caused by early season belowground insects.