Studies have found that planting soybeans earlier and using a higher population are the most effective methods for increasing yield.¹ This research is ongoing, but with most of the Midwest ...

March is upon us, and in a matter of weeks, the 2026 planting season will begin. Looking back to 2025, there are lessons we can learn as we move forward to the new crop year. From planting date and ...

WATERTOWN, S.D. — SDSU researchers have conducted several studies to identify practices that may have an impact on maximizing soybean yield potential. Studies have found that planting at an earlier ...

Eight hours or more is best for developing sweet, ripe fruits. You see, the warmth of the sun powers sugar production and ripening. Tomatoes are especially sensitive to this, with noticeable flavor ...

When farmers ask Matt Duesterhaus whether they can reduce soybean planting populations and still produce high yields, his brief answer is it depends on the specific cards in their hand. “Some of those ...

HUTCHINSON -- This spring we have seen a significant percent of corn acres already planted prior to May 1. Thus many growers are faced with the decision of when to begin their soybean planting. Soil ...

AMES, Iowa – Over the typical two-year rotation of corn and soybeans most Iowa farmers use, 40% of nitrous oxide emissions are in the soybean year, according to a new study by an Iowa State University ...

Edamame, or young green soybeans, is a trendy healthy snack that has caught on worldwide. As a wholesome source of protein, ...