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A large green tractor is attached to a large airseeder planter in a field.

Planter Technologies

December 3, 2025

Recent investment into planting technologies by equipment manufacturers has resulted in giant leaps forward in both high- and low-tech solutions for improved planting. Please note that mention of any technology in this document does not imply endorsement of one technology product versus another nor discrimination against any product not mentioned

Excellence in Extension, A group of approximately 30 individuals stand in a circle in a soybean field for a field day.

Excellence in Extension

November 4, 2025

Faculty with Extension appointments face unique challenges when evaluating their programs. This document aims to help define what excellence in Extension might look like in a general sense.

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

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

October 21, 2025

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

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

Interpreting Agronomic Data

October 14, 2025

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.

Photo of a soybean field. The left two rows appear healthy and bushy, while the right three rows appear stunted and yellowing.

Keys to Success: Choosing the Right Soybean Variety

October 7, 2025

Selecting the right soybean variety is a critical and complex decision. This resource outlines different decision factors you should consider when choosing soybean varieties.