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By: Dan Davidson, DTN Contributing Agronomist, July 9, 2015 If soybeans played politics, they would definitely fall into a red state. The plant takes a decidedly conservative stance by shedding at least 60% of its pods and flowers when it feels stressed or feels there are simply too many pods to support. Soybean yield is based on how many seeds go in the hopper. However, what we sometimes fail to remember is that each pod contains a fairly consistent average of 2.5 seeds per pods. That means getting the plant

Early nutrient deficiencies negatively affect the growth and development of your soybean crop and rob it of its highest yield potential. The best way to avoid nutrient deficiencies is to proactively supply your crop with needed nutrients before any symptoms become visible. The most critical times to apply supplemental nutrients are during the transition from vegetative to reproductive growth stages, during periods of great growth activity, and, if necessary, when deficiency symptoms are present. When soybeans need a boost in nitrogen, potassium and/or sulfur levels, Coastal’s Quantum SDS is the

There are 16 essential elements that are important for healthy growth and development of soybeans.  These include the non-mineral elements - carbon, oxygen and hydrogen, and mineral elements which include macronutrients found in most fertilizers -nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium (potash); secondary macronutrients - calcium, magnesium and sulfur; and micronutrients - boron, chloride, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum and zinc. Micronutrients haven’t been given a lot of attention until recently because they are needed in such small amounts.  However, with the demand for high analysis N-P-K fertilizer, there has been a reduction