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Figuring Out the 2019 Lessons Learned
What occurred is a giant, unplanned and involuntary trial conducted by Ohio corn and soybean farmers this year.” – Elizabeth Hawkins, OSU Extension, Agronomic Systems Field Specialist.
Correcting compaction infractions below the surface
“Compaction was a huge issue this year.” – Elizabeth Hawkins, OSU Extension, Agronomic Systems Field Specialist
Planning early is a key to effective on-farm research
“If you have a plan, you will be more likely to implement it when you go to the field.” – Elizabeth Hawkins, OSU Extension, Agronomic Systems Field Specialist.
Lackluster soybean yields for 2019
“This year the excessive wet, followed by the dry also had a huge impact,” – Laura Lindsey, Ohio State University Extension soybean specialist
Soybean research addresses some of the challenges of 2019
“Planting date is still the number one factor that influences soybean yield.” – Laura Lindsey, Ohio State University Extension soybean specialist
2019 Ohio Soybean Performance Trials
“The lowest yield was 25 bu/ac, and the highest was 76 bu/ac.” – Laura Lindsey, OSU Extension Soybean and Small Grains Specialist
Where’s the Bean? Missing Seed in Soybean Pods
“Stink bugs can often cause this type of injury to soybean seed.”
The best weed control is a growing crop
“The earth was meant to be covered. If there is not a crop growing, nature is going to cover itself. Something is going to grow.” – Neil Badehnop, Valent USA
The top weeds for 2020
“Ideally we need to stop it before it germinates. Waterhemp will grow 1.25 inches each day after it germinates.” – Kenny Schilling, FMC Corporation
YOUR CHECKOFF HELPS KEEP YOU AT THE CUTTING EDGE
As farming continues to change, it’s more important than ever for growers to stay on top of the latest agronomic research, technology trends and water quality best practices. That’s why the Ohio Soybean Council developed Field Leader, an online resource to give you access to the latest soybean checkoff research and water quality information to enhance your operation.