In this podcast episode, Dr. Connor Sible shares the 2024 update of Dr. Fred Below’s Six Secrets to Soybean Success. He talks about weather and planting date and how the earliest planting date may not always win in terms of yield, but explains the potential it can bring with little relative risk and why planting soybeans before corn is worth a try.
The podcast discussion also extends to trial data on soybean molybdenum seed treatment, planting fuller maturity groups, foliar protection, fertility, and other key factors. And what could be the newly developed seventh secret to soybean success? Tune in to find out!
To watch Dr. Sible’s full presentation from Soybean Summit, click here.
About the Author: Kelsey Litchfield
Kelsey Litchfield is the Agronomic Outreach Specialist for the Illinois Soybean Association. In her role, she manages ILSoyAdvisor media platforms and assists the agronomy team with events and field days.
A native of Rio, IL, Kelsey earned her bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2017 where she double majored in Agricultural Communications and Broadcast Journalism.
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