For many of our soybean producers, a hope and prayer is the extent of their management efforts for their soybean crop. I would suggest we continue to pray for our crop, but add a more comprehensive approach to dealing with our soybean management needs. My list of management needs for soybeans include:
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Plant early -
Select defensive traits in your variety selection process -
Fertilize soybean the preceding fall (strip band) -
Use a seed treatment and possibly an insecticide on the seed -
Control plant diseases and insects throughout the plant life -
Utilize narrow rows -
Rotate crops
