Planting soybeans early has a different meaning than it did 30 years ago.  During my first job as an agronomist, I was told that “a soybean plant should not see the light of May”.  Boy that sure has changed with the pictures on twitter of guys planting soybeans in Iowa in March.  I am not promoting planting soybeans that early, BUT what has changed to give farmers the confidence in planting earlier than ever before?

Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) and Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) are two yield-robbing pathogens which have spread throughout most states in the U.S. and Canada. While these can be found in fields independent of each other, the indirect effects of feeding from SCN can increase SDS levels as they weaken plants and create wounds favorable to invasion by other pathogens.

Every year, producers gear up for planting facing different challenges. This year, Kansas and a good portion of the Hoegemeyer footprint are in abnormally dry – extreme drought conditions. Here are some management tactics producers can take to help conserve soil moisture.

Many producers across the Midwest are either purchasing or have purchased their seed come January, and choosing a soybean variety is something on many producers minds.  The four soybean traits available from Hoegemeyer in 2021 are: Enlist E3, Roundup Ready 2 Xtend, LibertyLink, and Roundup Ready soybeans.

Follow these four steps to make the right choice and get the right seed for your farm.

Harvest is off to an early start here in Nebraska with the majority of soybeans combined and most producers at least started on corn.  Let's take a look at some key Hoegemeyer products that are yielding well in our Western footprint.

Tissue samples can be used to help identify and confirm deficiencies in season or even assess nutrient uptake in relation to fertilizer programs. There are several facilities that offer tissue sampling for a variety of crops.

Many areas of Nebraska received a nice, gentle rain, totaling between 1 and 4 inches over the last several days, but a good portion of central Nebraska received totals in excess of 6 inches. Producers are wondering “How long will my newly emerging crop survive being ponded or flooded?” Here are some guidelines taken from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension.