Yellowing and Dark Green Spots in Soybean Fields If you are driving through north central Iowa on an early June day, you may notice soybeans yellowing in interesting patterns. You may also notice dark green “tire tracks” that run up and down soybean fields due to previous sprayer field passes. These are often the…
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Creation of Variable Rate Seeding Recommendation If you are considering Variable Rate Seeding (VRS) for 2025, here is some information you might consider as you build those recommendations. Our Agronomy Field Advisors can provide you with knowledge and direction as Liqui-Grow has the data, and we know how to build recs that will work…
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You keep hearing the word BIOLOGICALS in Agriculture. But what do biologicals mean on your farm? Here are: whys, types & timings for you when thinking about biologicals without having to make big changes in your management strategies. First off, why do we hear so much about biologicals? We know technology builds on…
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Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) should be top of mind as farmers make 2025 input decisions. SCN is in the top 5 when it comes to consistent soybean yield robbers. Those bushels are often silently lost and can rob up to 30% of our yield without even showing visual symptoms. Lighter soils often show visual symptoms…
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White Mold is one of those diseases we plan for, but we never really know if we will have it until it’s here. It has been a significant concern for farmers over the years, and rightfully so, because of how devastating it can be to the crop yield. This disease is very different from other…
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Determining which hybrids and varieties are the best fit for your operation in the new year. Harvest is underway and NOW is the time to lock in your seed for 2024. Although there are a ton of good options for seed in 2024, here are five corn hybrids and soybean varieties we recommend you…
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“What diseases should I be looking for this season? How can I prevent or treat them?” These are questions we commonly hear from customers this time of year. As we progress through the hot summer months, the threat of disease looms in fields. Kurt Maertens, technical agronomist at BASF, joined Dr. Jake Vossenkemper to…
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No doubt, drought conditions are hitting Eastern Iowa and Northwest Illinois pretty hard these past few months. But know we’re not alone. In fact, most of the Midwest is facing D1 level drought conditions according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. Let’s dive into how these conditions, if continued, may impact your crop this…
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Unlike corn, soybeans often show signs of potassium deficiency on the top leaves of the plant.