Soybeans

Western Iowa & NW Missouri Crop Update

Submitted by greg.peters on Sun, 2013-04-21 18:25
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The old saying is that temperatures will tend to average in a growing season.  We, as well as the rest of the Corn Belt have been extremely cool since the beginning of March.  The question that needs to be answered is whether or not we are averaging the above normal temperatures from last year or are we averaging the temperatures that are coming this next production season.  The NOAA released their temperature forecast for the next 3 months and they are showing above average temperatures for the Corn Belt.  Many forecasters are predicting that we still have until arou

Northern Illinois Crop Update

Submitted by steve.crafton on Sun, 2013-04-21 18:06
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What a difference from last year!  We had already hit 80 degrees a few times and had 70% of our corn crop in the ground.  Heavy rains have caused severe flooding the last couple of days with over 5 inches of rain in most of Northern Illinois.  Some farmers in our Southern counties had a 4-6 day window to get anhydrous on but not much planting done, if any.

Eastern Nebraska, SE South Dakota, NE Kansas Crop Update

Submitted by leonard.luebker on Sun, 2013-04-21 17:05
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A month ago our Plains East area was dry showing extremes on the Drought Monitor Index.  The index is accumulated to each Tuesday, and then the updated maps are released on Thursday.  Our region is still showing red, meaning drought; but strides are being made to improve the soil moisture as each snow and rain front pass. Yes, we are still getting some snow and the date today is April 18th.  Many areas in the Plains East Region have received 3-5” of rain the past two weeks.  We will still need more to replenish the 2-5 ft.

Ohio Crop Update

Submitted by alex.johnson on Sun, 2013-04-21 16:35
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Soybeans

This Friday morning it is 43 degrees and rainy.  Over the past two weeks as I’ve driven the state of Ohio, I’m seeing some fields planted, but the majority of farmers I talk to were holding off on planting because of the weather outlook that we are now experiencing - cool and wet conditions across the state with an expected low today and tomorrow of 32 degrees.  There is a significant amount of anhydrous ammonia and other fertilizer applied along with spring herbicide and tillage in many parts of the state.

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    • Information on the Roundup Ready® Soybean Patent Expiration - What does it mean for the Grower?

    Submitted by travis.dollarhide on Tue, 2013-04-09 16:34
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    Soybeans

    For the soybean producer there several new traits coming to the market in the next few years and 2014 will mark the end of the patent protection for one of the original traits to be sold in the market place. The patent for Roundup Ready® (RR1) trait for soybeans will end in 2014. This has created much confusion over the question of whether or not a grower can save seed from RR1 soybean products for replanting.

    Seed Science: Germination

    Submitted by alex.johnson on Fri, 2013-03-29 14:24
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    Think about what one single seed does for you as a farmer.  A single corn seed that weighs 1/100th of an ounce has the ability to be placed in dirt, germinate, grow into a plant 7-10+ feet tall and multiply the grain yield 500 fold.  No man-made machine possesses an equivalent ability to perform a comparable feat.  Seeds are a living organism.  Although seed seems to be dead it is actually in a state of quiescence.  Quiescence means that the seed is at rest until desirable conditions trigger germination, but it is still alive and respiring at a low met

    Herbicide Updates - Herbicide Carryover Potential

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    Planter Settings for Different Soybean Seed Sizes

    Submitted by alex.johnson on Sun, 2013-02-17 08:31
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    Soybeans

    Different soybean seed sizes require different settings on your planting equipment.  It is always important to consult your equipment owner’s manual for optimum equipment settings.  This summary is intended to help raise awareness about which seed size thresholds require a change in planter settings based on the type of planter you use.

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    Poncho®/VOTiVO® Soybean Seed Treament

    Submitted by mark.seem on Wed, 2013-01-16 13:50
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    Treating soybean seed with Acceleron® and Poncho®/VOTiVO® provides an excellent start for obtaining the best possible yields from your soybean crop. From seed germination to stand establishment, seedlings and roots are protected from various soil fungi, insect pests, and nematodes. The protection offered by this seed treatment combination results in healthier seedlings and a more uniform crop establishment, which can have a positive effect on yields.

    Eastern Nebraska, SE South Dakota, NE Kansas Crop Update - Soybeans

    Submitted by leonard.luebker on Mon, 2012-11-26 14:39
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    Soybeans in the Plains East Region had variable yields just as all of the other crops.  Irrigated soybeans with good ground and good fertility did reach levels of the high 60’s to pushing 70 bu per acre.  Overall, lot of the irrigated soybeans hit in the 50-65 bu range.  There were exceptions to this.  If the field was a rougher piece of ground or some pure light sands, difficulties with nutrient availability in combination of enough water did lower the yields considerably.

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