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Your source for independent, up-to-date information on soybean and pulse crop agronomy and research. The Bean Report is a newsletter distributed bi-weekly throughout the growing season. Sign up today to receive the next Bean Report!
Soybean and dry bean seeding tipsWeed control options for field peasPre-plant and pre-emergent herbicide options for soybeans
Choose well-drained fields that are not prone to waterlogging to avoid root rot issues.Use high quality, crack-free seed if possible and handle seed gently.Aim to plant as early as possible, from late April to early May, for the greatest yield potential.
Drought stress was the reality for many soybean farmers in 2018 and, to a lesser extent, 2017. Signs of this included wilted plants, flipped leaves and rapid maturity.
Know your N creditsP and K removed and replacedMake your own N – cover cropping
Harvest updateGreen seed and green stemsVariety market share report
Residue management for conserving moistureSoybean yield estimatesPreliminary results of the 2018 disease surveys
Impact of dry conditions on pulses and soybeansOn-farm research trial harvest tipsDry bean desiccation and harvest considerations
Two Spotted Spider MitesSoybean Cyst NematodeJuly Field Day Review
Potassium deficiency in soybeansRescue N for poorly-nodulated soybeansSoybean steam and root diseases
Soybean foliar diseasesDry bean fungicide applicationAssessing IDC severity
Soybean yield loss from hailAssessing soybean nodulationFoliar fungicide for peas
Dealing with lodgingTiming your operationsMaintaining seed quality