When you choose your soybean maturity groups (MG), you’re making a critical decision. Longer MG varieties usually yield more than shorter MG varieties, but spreading your risks with a number of ...

significantly when seed moisture falls below 11 percent and when mature beans undergo multiple wetting and drying cycles." He recommends that producers try to harvest as much of their crop as possible ...

Maps from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign study suggest optimal testing sites based on agroecological zones (AEZs) and soybean maturity groups (00 to IV+). Convenience is a strong draw, as ...

URBANA -- Along with the continuing emphasis on getting soybean planted early—late April to early May—comes the question of soybean maturity rating and whether early planting benefits fuller- or ...

An unexpected downpour made it impossible to get in the fields. The planter broke down. A family member fell ill (heaven forbid). Take your pick of the challenges that can stand in the way of timely ...