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Soybean Planting Progress and Vegetative Growth
There are several common misconceptions about soybean plants at the VC to V3 growth stage.
SCN Testing in newly planted corn fields
“Things like soil health, chemical and physical soil characteristics, texture, pH, organic matter, extractable nutrients and respiration will all help us better understand the SCN population dynamics.”
Terminating Cover Crops
Cover crops are commonly terminated with herbicides. Crimper crop rollers can terminate cover crops naturally, reducing herbicide application.
High Management and High Yielding Soybeans in Washington County
“There are a lot of tools we can use to get the nutrients into the crop.” – Jonah Neill, Washington County Farmer
Soybean Planting Progress, Emergence, and Misconceptions
At this point in the growing season, obtaining a stand of sufficient plant population is the first step in ensuring maximum soybean yield.
Spring SCN Testing and a Research Opportunity for Ohio Growers
While it is important to know about the presence of SCN in a field, it is more important to know the SCN numbers.
Western Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom Early Season Projection
If precipitation for the rest of the spring matches the early season forecast of near or below average rainfall, a smaller bloom, similar to 2020 (<3), is likely.
First Time No-tillers
In tilled fields, poor soil structure and soil compaction are major issues. This creates a major problem for famers switching to no-till.
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.