Over the last several years, multiple factors have been studied that need to be considered to maximize soybean yields. One thing that we know for sure is that there are not any “silver bullets” that alone can help us achieve our goals, but rather a system of multiple yield-influencing factors. Some of the most influential factors that we have noted are planting date, variety selection, seed treatment, foliar fungicide and insecticide, plant... Read More →
ILSOYADVISOR POST
What’s The Growth Matter?
March 25, 2020
A soybean seed is like a soldier, receiving very specific instructions on what things to do and when to do them. However, unlike a traditional soldier, a soybean seed must do this without hearing verbal instructions or seeing a demonstration of what it should be doing. All of the soybean’s actions—what to do and when—are pre-built into its DNA.


Damage during this time could occur from:
- Seeding disease (cool/wet soils)
- Soil crusting (dry)
- Hail damage
- Some herbicides can cause browning of the cotyledon’s edges
What’s the importance of knowing soybean growth stages?
- Proper identification of disease
- Proper identification of insects
- Proper label recommendations for herbicides (post emergence)
- When to scout for nodulation
- When to scout for SCN
- Is the current situation a major or minor risk to maximum yield?
- Gives indication of what to look for next
In production agriculture, there are so many variables that we can’t control. However, we can build a good production system that eliminates several big-ticket items. By bringing good agronomy back into the production system, producers can become more aware of the current risk to and future needs of a crop. By working with an Illinois CCA, you can leverage their skill and industry knowledge to be proactive against the seasonal challenges.
For more details on the season-long growth stages of a soybean plant, follow this link http://www.soilcropandmore.info/crops/Soybeans/SoybeanGrowthandMangement.htm
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