April 10, 2026
One of the more surprising soybean issues I observed in 2025 wasn’t disease or herbicide injury – it was physical plant damage caused by wind-driven corn […]
April 9, 2026
Iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) is nothing new across the Dakotas and Minnesota. The 2025 growing season, however, gave us plenty of reminders of how severe IDC […]
April 8, 2026
Every season reinforces the same lesson for me: the earliest days of a crop are the most critical and often the least forgiving. Once seed goes […]
April 7, 2026
One of the most consistent soybean stand issues I saw in 2025 didn’t come back to seed quality, germination or even disease pressure. It came back […]
April 3, 2026
When selecting soybean varieties, most of us start with yield potential and maturity. But after walking hundreds of fields and reviewing this year’s in-season and pre-harvest […]
April 3, 2026
Iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) is rarely an all-or-nothing problem. It shows up in pockets, changes with weather and can quietly limit yield potential before a crop […]
April 3, 2026
What to Watch, and What It Means for Your Crop Understanding soybean growth stages is one of the most practical tools growers have for making timely, […]
August 15, 2025
What Are Those “Christmas Trees” in My Field? Late-season weeds — sometimes called “Christmas trees” for their tall, branchy shape — are a frustrating sight before […]
July 10, 2025
What is bacterial leaf blight? What causes it? Should you be doing anything about it? These are all valid and common questions when it comes to […]
July 10, 2025
If you noticed empty soybean pods in 2024, you weren’t alone. A curious condition known as parthenocarpy popped up more than usual. Unfilled soybean pods form […]
May 23, 2025
2024 was a year for diseases. The conditions – cool, wet spring followed by periods of high humidity – created a prime environment for crop diseases. […]
April 18, 2025
Plant structure may not often be top of mind when selecting soybean varieties, but it’s a critical factor that can significantly impact yield and field profitability. […]
