2018 Soybean Season: Challenges and Rewards
And, what a phenomenal finish for the checkered flag! The adage—whatever does not kill you can make you stronger—may have played out in true [...]
Technology Update – Enlist Weed Control System
With herbicide-resistant weeds becoming an increasingly challenging problem each year, effective weed control options are a must-have for farmers. The Enlist™ system, commercially available [...]
There is an app for that…
Over the course of the 2018 growing season, I was challenged to review a few different soybean-scouting apps that are available on both iOS [...]
Help me, I’m melting … from soybean diseases
Spring weather conditions went from cold to dry to hot and wet, creating a perfect storm. The 2018 growing season started off well for [...]
Diptera, Lepidoptera and Coleoptera—OH MY!
Scouting for early season soybean insect pests is beneficial in determining if your pre-planting management strategies are working as expected. Many growers are wisely [...]
The Early Bird Plants Smartly
When planting soybeans, we ought to ask ourselves this question, “Is it all about calendar date to ensure that we take the best steps [...]
Food for Thought
In two months both your physical and mental activities will turn to focusing on planting your 2018 soybean crop, so now is the time [...]
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