It’s pollination time in Iowa and this agronomy update is all about checking how well your corn is pollinating. There are a number of things to consider when doing these…
Author: Beck's Field Agronomists
Growth Staging, Fungicides, and Insecticides on Soybeans
Now is the time that many of you will be making some decisions regarding fungicide and insecticide applications on your soybeans. Before doing so, it’s important to not only understand…
Fungicide Application Timing on Soybeans
Data has shown that the best time to apply fungicides on soybeans is at the R3 growth stage. But how do you identify the R3 growth stage on a soybean…
The Time of Day Effect with the Roundup Ready 2 Xtend System
Most farmers are aware of the “Time of Day Effect” when it comes to applying Liberty® herbicide on LibertyLink® soybeans. With noon applications providing significantly more weed control over sunrise…
Tissue Testing in Corn and Soybeans
Do you know how, when, and where you should tissue test? Do you know how to handle your samples once you pull them? What should you be thinking about when…
Healthy Soil is Happy Soil
When we look at our soil health and take into consideration the cold, wet soils of this spring and the later planting dates, we know we may have been in…