April 14, 2021 Manitoba is currently facing an early, dry spring. Seedbed preparation and planting have already begun for a few farmers, and others are,… Read More
Optimal vs. Late Soybean Seeding We now have extensive research results on soybean planting dates in Manitoba, including information on the impact of late soybean… Read More
Determine the Initial Plant Stand Before you make any replanting decisions, the first step is to assess the existing plant stand (live plants/ac). Use the… Read More
Recommended Seed Depth The optimal seed depth range for soybeans in Manitoba is 0.75–1.75 inches, no shallower and no deeper, for the best emergence and… Read More
Land rolling is one method that can improve harvestability of soybean crops. Rolling evens the soil surface by pushing rocks, soil clods and crop residue… Read More
Optimal Window Deciding when to plant is a balance of the right calendar date, soil conditions, weather forecast and personal tolerance to risk. According to… Read More
Soybean yield loss due to hail depends on the growth stage, type of damage and severity. Currently, we rely on soybean recovery data from the… Read More
After a frost event, fields should be scouted and decisions should be made on a field-by-field basis. If temperatures were below –2°C for >2 hrs,… Read More
The following risk assessment was developed to help farmers and agronomists identify where seed treatments are most likely to be beneficial by describing the factors that influence soil insect populations and fungal pathogens. Read More
The lower the moisture content of the soybean seed, the more likely it is to suffer damage during air seeding. Read More
Soybean seeding rates were explored by the MPSG On-Farm Network in 2018 at 15 on-farm trial locations across Manitoba. Read More
What seeding date and depth maximizes soybean yield? Read More
Soil compaction affects yields, what can you do about it? Read More Download
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