Science Behind The "Bean"

Crop Update
July 30, 2024

• Understanding the stages of soybean growth, specifically the transition from three to four nodes.
• Identifying the characteristics of pod development and how to distinguish between different growth stages.
• Strategies for effective crop protection, focusing on insect management and disease prevention.
• Insights into the potential threats from pests like stink bugs and podworms, as well as diseases that can arise as humidity increases.

Soybean Growth Stages R1-R4
July 30, 2024

• Learn how to identify various stages of pod growth.
• Understand the significance of counting nodes to gauge maturity.
• Discover the common pests and diseases that can affect pod development.
• Get insights on what to expect as pods fully expand and move towards seed development.

Crop Update
July 1, 2024

• The lifecycle of soybean plants, including the transition from unifoliate to trifoliate leaves
• Formation of flower buds and their role in pod development
• The difference between indeterminate and determinate soybean growth patterns
• Impact of minor damage from deer and potential threats from pests like caterpillars and blister beetles
• Management strategies as the plants move towards flowering, including herbicide use and pest control

Row Spacing & Seeding Rate

• Evaluation of three row spacities: 30-inch, 15-inch, and 7.5-inch
• Comparison of two plant populations: 90,000 and 120,000 plants per acre
• Insights into competition dynamics and their effect on plant growth
• Analysis of early and late-season plant growth across different row spacities
• Recommendations for optimal planting strategies