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Agronomist: No need to panic

More precipitation is expected in parts of the Corn Belt this week which could further delay planting. 

But Illinois Soybean Association Agronomist Stephanie Porter says…

“Don’t panic.”  She says, “We still have time.”

She tells Brownfield there’s still a few weeks left to get the benefits of ‘early planted’ soybeans.

“If we want that extra 5-10 bushels on average from early planting, we can go as late as late April.”  She says, “We don’t see any yield losses until we start getting into May.”

She says field conditions should be top priority.

“First and foremost, we want the soil to be fit for both corn and soybeans.”  She says, “It’s kind of a myth that people think that you can just kind of mud beans in, and that is completely false.”

Porter says soybeans are just as susceptible to issues from side wall compaction as corn, so planting in good conditions is key. 

AUDIO: Stephanie Porter – IL Soybean Association outreach agronomist