Research Database

Five soybean pods ranging in green (left) to brown (right).
Blog

Soybean Yield: When and How It’s Determined in the Field

Soybean yield is determined by how many seeds the plant produces and how large those seeds are. These components form during two overlapping reproductive periods of R3 to R6 and R5 to R7. The plant’s ability to maximize photosynthesis and growth during these periods will determine how many pods and seeds are retained, and how big the seeds will be.

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an image with grain silos in the back and a field of soybeans.
Blog

Interpreting Agronomic Data

Being able to interpret complex data when you are bombarded with ads and opinions is necessary for drawing conclusions that ultimately lead to profitable management decisions.

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A green commercial combine harvester in a field of soybeans.
Blog

Making the Most of Your Yield Monitor Data

Yield maps made using yield monitor data are very good at visually displaying relative yield differences in a field, but extra care must be taken if you want to use yield monitor data to estimate field average yields. 

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Crop Planning

The Best Soybean Planting Date

Take Home Points Timely planting of soybean is critical to achieve high soybean yields. In many instances this means as early as field conditions allow

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Planting and Replanting

Planting Soybeans Early

Improved crop management practices and genetics coupled with a changing environment have led some farmers to shift their soybean planting dates earlier than the traditionally recommended planting dates

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