Field Note
Since the last update, my soybeans have been looking healthy and are growing with continued bloom and pod setting activity with the assistance from a couple timely rains and consistently warm, summer temperatures. As you can see in the photo, my beans are right around the R4 growth stage. The main plant difference we see […]
Field Note
We had challenging early season conditions with a few weather events that presented some nitrogen loss; this is most noticeable in soybeans with yellowing in the lower areas of the plant. The bright side is that the areas of the crop that have not been impacted look good, and we are experiencing some very favorable […]
Field Note
Like most farmers around the country, we battled Mother Nature this Spring in order to get our crops in the ground during the most ideal conditions. While our planting is complete for now, there are still a few areas that will likely need to be replanted. The soil was dry, but cool, for much of […]
Field Note
Here’s a little introduction into who I am as a farmer, and what I hope to learn from the Supplement Your Soybeans program this year.
Field Note
Looking through some of the data that exists on AMS and soybean yield, I find myself optimistic about the Supplement Your Soybeans field trial. I’ve used sulfur before on my soybeans – for years actually – but nitrogen and sulfur seem like just the right combination for soybeans. I wasn’t aware that soybeans only fix […]
Field Note
I learned about the Supplement Your Soybeans trial from my retailer, Craig Bloemker (at Illini FS). We have a great relationship and often bounce ideas off each other throughout the season. Having a retail partner like Craig helps me be more productive year over year – he finds things that he gets excited about and […]