Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu Summary: Three years of population studies have only shown little difference in population (60-180k), when planted early enough, however later planted (double crop) beans may be safer at 120k or above. Planting in 15-inch… Continue Reading
James Adkins, Extension Engineer, adkins@udel.edu Inquiries about irrigating soybeans to increase grain moisture began in earnest last week and have accelerated as the forecast continues to be precipitation free. Can you use irrigation to add moisture to 9-10% soybeans to… Continue Reading
James Adkins, Extension Engineer, adkins@udel.edu Corn should be at black layer for everything but extremely late-planted long-season varieties. UD research has not been able to identify any yield or test weight advantage to irrigation after black layer. Soybeans are currently… Continue Reading
Alyssa K. Betts, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu This summer has had many stressful conditions for soybeans. This stress along with the transition into September we often begin to see areas of the field that are dropping leaves early. Often… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Soybeans Corn earworm should have largely moved out of soybeans by now. You may still see some stragglers, particularly in late beans. Any double crop beans that have not been treated and are particularly late… Continue Reading
