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Several soybean stems with developing pods. Stems are beginning to turn yellow.

Soybean Nutrient Remobilization

Soybean seeds get much of their protein from nutrients recycled out of leaves and stems, not just the soil. Here's how nutrient remobilization shapes soybean yield and seed quality.

Photo of a large combine with a draper head combining mature soybeans.

Timely Soybean Harvest to Save Bushels

No one wants to leave money in the field. Something as simple as being prepared for a flexible harvest timing can save bushels. This article explores more about timely soybean harvest!

Image of soybean seeds showcasing many seed quality problems.

Understanding Current Soybean Seed Quality Problems

There are reports of soybean seed quality problems as harvest progresses. Not every problem will result in dockage at the elevator, but it is important to understand what problems are occurring, their implications (if any), and how they impact grading.

Close up photo of a Japanese beetle feeding on a soybean leaf. Credit for photo 5465870 is to Daren Mueller, Iowa State University, Bugwood.org

Late Season Soybean Defoliation: Potential Causes, Impacts, and Management

Losing leaves after flowering hits soybean harder than early damage. Learn the causes, real yield risks, and when treatment actually pays off when it comes to late season soybean defoliation.

A field of lodged soybean plants.

Soybean Lodging

Soybean lodging can flatten fields and reduce yield. Learn what causes lodging, how to assess it, and the best strategies to prevent losses and improve harvest success.