Here are Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie’s recommendations for early-planted soybeans: 1. Because the critical photoperiod comes sooner as maturities get longer, plant your fullest ...

When farmers ask Matt Duesterhaus whether they can reduce soybean planting populations and still produce high yields, his brief answer is it depends on the specific cards in their hand.

A crop protection specialist with Valent says management practices are key to finding success with early planted soybeans.

High soybean yields are possible with a wide range of plant populations because single plants of most varieties will utilize a 7- to 9-inch area in all directions around the main stem. Plants adjust ...

In drier soils, plant deeper at 2.5 to 3 inches. Avoid planting depths of less than 1.5 inches to prevent root lodging. Soybean Best Practices Plant soybeans when the soil temperature reaches a ...