Soybean Checkoff Research
Agronomy
Research Projects
Using Technology to Reduce Off-Target Pesticide Movement
The development and use of pulse width modulation (PWM) technology allows for a consistent droplet size to be applied, regardless of changes in ground speed and boom pressure.
Reducing off-target pesticide movement.
Always keep this in mind: a nozzle operated at a lower pressure will always provide relatively larger droplets that are less prone to drift.
Soil Health Indicators
The Natural Resource Conservation Service suggests evaluating these seven soil health indicators.
Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative Assessment Survey Report reveals conservation progress
“Our assessment survey shows us that farmers in the Lower Maumee Watershed are taking conservation practices and their stewardship of the land seriously,” said Kris Swartz, farmer and Chair, Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative.
Collect Soil Samples for SCN in Spring
“A soil test in spring will reveal if SCN is present and at what levels. Knowing your SCN numbers in spring will tell you what to expect for the season, identify the best management practices, and plan for next year.” – Horacio Lopez-Nicora, Assistant Professor in Plant Pathology at The Ohio State University
Preemergence mesotrione use in “mesotrione-tolerant” soybeans
“Some mesotrione products are labeled for preemergence use on “mesotrione-tolerant” (GT27) soybeans.” – Dr. Mark Loux
SCN resistant soybean varieties, free has a cost.
“When cyst resistance works, it is great. It is even better when you consider that there is no extra fee charged when you plant a SCN-resistant variety compare to non-SCN resistant variety.” – Dr. Greg Tylka is a Morrill Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology at Iowa State University
Healthy Soils Suppress Insects and Disease
In unhealthy soils, each plant is on its own to fight insects and diseases.
Corn College and Soybean School Recordings Available
Check out the OSU Extension Ag Crops Team YouTube channel for all the recordings.