Seed should be placed deep enough to have access to adequate moisture, yet shallow enough to emerge as quickly as possible, says University of Minnesota Extension.
Check the planter under the conditions it'll be planting in by taking it to the field without any seed and making adjustments to improve its performance.
Using tires that can operate at lower pressures is one of the most effective ways to minimize soil compaction, along with reducing total axle load and minimizing trips across the field.
Soil pH, when soybeans were last planted, soil texture and any experience with droughts or floods can all factor into whether inoculating soybeans will provide a return on investment.
Kansas State research shows it's reasonable to expect drought-tolerant corn hybrids to serve as a type of insurance policy to sustain yield potential under water-limited environments.
Make sure the benefits of planting second-year soybeans exceed the risks, and manage the increased risk with proven practices, says Michigan State University Extension.
While drastic weather changes are hurting yield potentials, growers practicing conservation techniques are finding better luck in dealing with Mother Nature.
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