Can you influence pod height?
In a perfect world, the soybean plant would pop up out of the ground, grow some leaves and then really…
Category: Soybean School
Glyphosate resistance management & herbicide options for volunteer canola
In this Soybean School West audio episode, Rob Gulden outlines the risks of volunteer canola in soybeans and the potential…
Why Phosphorus Management for Soybeans in Unique
Phosphorus management is and must be a long term proposition. Phosphorus behaves very differently than nitrogen in the soil, as…
Header Types and Why the Combine Manual is a Must-Read
Is the soybean setting on the combine really where you should start when setting up the combine for…
Soybean School West: Assessing Soybean Maturity
Hear that? If you shake soybean plants and hear the rattle of seeds in the pods, the plant has reached…
Soybean School West: What’s Eating my Soybeans? Insects to Blame and More
If you’re relatively new to growing soybeans, you’re likely checking on the crop more often than others. That’s good, of…
Soybean School West: Why are my Soybeans Yellow?
In this episode of Soybean School West, I talk to Lyndsey Smith of RealAgriculture.com about why you may see yellowing…
Soybean School West: The Yield Impact of Volunteer Canola
Towering yellow-flowered plants in a soybean field don’t just look a bit out of place, these volunteer canola plants are…
Soybean School West: Why Rolling Matters & Timing it Right
Rolling soybean fields at or just after planting can be most efficient, but planting conditions aren’t always exactly rolling-friendly. The…
Soybean School West: Planter vs Seeder & Row Spacing Considerations
While planters most certainly do a precise job at soybean planting depth, many farmers are still on the fence over…
Soybean School West: Choosing an Inoculant (or two) & Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Inoculating soybeans properly and with the appropriate product is one of the top two important decisions that factor into the…
Soybean School: Unraveling the Root Rot Mystery
As more Manitoba farmers add soybeans into the crop rotation, it stands to reason that pests that attack the crop…
Soybean School: Fact vs. Fiction on Day Length & Pushing Maturity
Only a few months ago, soybeans were the darling crop of nearly every farmer from Manitoba to Alberta. The crop…