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Answers about soybeans
Soybean is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean, which has numerous uses.
Soybean Recap - Spring 2024
April 5, 2024
- Optimal Planting Windows and Weather Challenges: Dr. Laura Lindsey from Ohio State University highlighted the importance of identifying the optimal planting window for soybeans, typically between mid-April and mid-May. However, weather limitations often restrict the number of suitable field days, pushing farmers to adapt by planting earlier or later than preferred. This insight underscores the need for flexibility and strategic planning in soybean farming.
- Resiliency of Soybeans to Stress: Discussing the resilience of soybeans, Dr. Lindsay noted that soybeans tend to withstand early planting stress better than corn. This resilience makes soybeans a more flexible option for farmers dealing with unpredictable weather conditions, emphasizing the crop's adaptability.
- Drought Management and Row Spacing in Missouri: Dr. Andre Froes de Borja Reis from the University of Missouri shared insights into managing soybeans in drought-prone environments. He discussed the challenges of canopy closure and weed control in dry early seasons, highlighting the importance of row spacing and timely herbicide application in maintaining yield potential.
- Double Cropping Soybeans Behind Corn: Dr. Michael Plumblee from Clemson University introduced an innovative approach to soybean cultivation in South Carolina—double cropping soybeans behind corn. This strategy leverages the remaining growing season to produce a secondary soybean crop, demonstrating the potential for increased productivity through creative cropping systems.
- Nematode Management in Double Cropping Systems: Further exploring the double cropping system, Dr. Plumblee emphasized the importance of nematode management. Using nematicides and resistant soybean varieties can mitigate nematode pressure, ensuring the health and yield of both the soybean and subsequent corn crops. This point highlights the critical role of pest management in sustainable cropping practices.
- We discussed the impact of Missouri's diverse environment on soybean production and how it contributes to the state's resilience to environmental stresses. - Challenges faced by soybean producers last year, including unusual rainfall patterns and their effects on crop development and yield.
- Strategies for managing weed pressure and the importance of canopy closure in soybean fields.
- The ongoing debate and research into optimal planting dates, row spacing, and plant populations for maximizing soybean yields.
- The potential for double cropping and late planting in Missouri, including a case study of a grower achieving record yields with late-planted soybeans.
- Dr. Borges's research priorities focus on planting parameters, nutrient strategies, and variety testing to support Missouri's soybean farmers.
- Key traits that producers look for in soybean varieties include yield potential, herbicide resistance, and disease resistance.
- The strategic role of soybeans in crop rotation with corn and cotton in South Carolina, enhancing agricultural sustainability.
- Exploring the benefits and challenges of double cropping soybeans behind corn, including the necessity of irrigation and the impact on nematode management.
- Insights into the optimal planting dates and maturity groups for soybeans in South Carolina, aiming to maximize yield and quality.
- The significance of research on seed quality, desiccation timing, and nitrogen credits from soybeans, contributing to informed farming decisions.
- There has been a shift towards prioritizing soybean planting due to its resilience to less ideal conditions, such as colder and wetter weather, compared to corn.
- Dr. Lindsey helps us understand why the optimal planting window for soybeans in Ohio, which is typically between mid-April to mid-May, and why weather limitations impact planting schedules.
- She also shares the importance of variety selection in soybean production, focusing on yield potential and disease resistance to address specific challenges like seedling diseases and foliar diseases.
- She tells us about the "Battle for the Belt" project, comparing corn and soybean yields based on planting dates, and the surprising outcomes that challenge conventional planting recommendations.
- Finally, the potential for double cropping soybeans in Ohio, mainly south of I-70, and the considerations for producers looking to adopt soybean farming or improve their soybean yields.
South Dakota Soybeans -
December 5, 2023
Over the past century or so soybeans have become one of the most popular crops in the United States and a staple for producers in almost 30 of our states from Georgia to parts of New England, and from the High Plains of the Texas panhandle, all the way up to South Dakota, and everywhere in between.
Whether producers plant them as a full-season, crop or a double crop, soybeans, prove to be a reliable choice as long as there’s moisture.
We’re talking with Dr. Johnathan Kleinjan with South Dakota State University about soybean production in the northern Great Plains and his research on planting dates and how it impacts yields.
Southern Soybeans
November 14, 2023
Soybeans are grown across the globe and within the U.S., soybeans are grown in 29 states.
The warm and extended growing seasons in the southern regions of the U.S. create an ideal environment for soybeans, allowing for multiple planting dates and harvesting.
Additionally, advancements in technology, such as precision farming and variety options, have played a crucial role in optimizing soybean productivity.
We're looking at soybean production across the southern United States, and we're talking with Auburn University's Dr. Eros Francisco and Oklahoma State University's Dr. Josh Lofton.