Renk Seed Agronomy: Soybean Advice
High populations of Japanese beetles might already be occurring across the region. Feeding by the adults can be a serious problem in both corn and soybeans. Thus scouting is crucial, especially during the reproductive stages of both crops. Read More >>
Achieving maximum soybean yield potential wil likely depend on increases in stress tolerance, efficient use of all plant growth resources, and increased biomass production. Read More >>
Sclerotinia stem rot, or white mold, is a disease of high yield potential soybeans and thrives under moist conditions and below average temperatures. The occurrence of white mold depends on many factors. Read More >>
Read each question and circle the point value assigned to the answer you choose. Count up the points for each question and enter the total for each section. Answer all the questions in this section. Read More >>
White mold of soybean, also called Sclerotinia stem rot, is present throughout most of the northern states. It is considered a minor disease in Indiana, but can cause significant damage in infested fields. Read More >>
The soybean bean leaf beetles that overwintered as adults are emerging and feeding on tender soybean tissue. Economic injury is possible if seedlings are cut below the cotyledons. Read More >>
Recently, localized areas were affected by hail. Hail damaged soybeans can be difficult to examine; however, evaluating plant health and stand loss is important when determining management options. Read More >>
Checkoff-funded researchers throughout the North Central region have been testing new genetic sources of aphid resistance, and the results look promising. Read More >>
Data of the RoundupReady2Yield (RR2Y) soybeans presents plenty reason to get excited about the offerings next year and the years to follow. Read More >>
Moist and cool conditions have caused some diseases that have been a little sparse the last few years to rear their ugly heads. Here is a quick primer on the common pests soybeans have to deal with in the upper Midwest. Read More >>