Category: Seeding

Optimal vs. Late Soybean Seeding We now have extensive research results on soybean planting dates in Manitoba, including information on the impact of late soybean seeding. Different studies at the […]

Determine the Initial Plant Stand Before you make any replanting decisions, the first step is to assess the existing plant stand (live plants/ac). Use the hula hoop method for narrow […]

Recommended Seed Depth The optimal seed depth range for soybeans in Manitoba is 0.75–1.75 inches, no shallower and no deeper, for the best emergence and yield potential. This is based […]

Land rolling is one method that can improve harvestability of soybean crops. Rolling evens the soil surface by pushing rocks, soil clods and crop residue into the soil surface. As […]

Optimal Window Deciding when to plant is a balance of the right calendar date, soil conditions, weather forecast and personal tolerance to risk. According to MASC records and local small […]

Soybean yield loss due to hail depends on the growth stage, type of damage and severity. Currently, we rely on soybean recovery data from the U.S. as there is no […]